Plan a Move (Checklist & Timeline)

Work through the tasks for each stage, ticking off completed items or moving them to a separate Completed column.

Enter the responsible person and deadline in every box.

Check the notice period, give notice in writing, obtain confirmation of receipt

Request quotes from removal companies (3 quotes) or reserve a van

Ask helpers and confirm the date

Room by room: sell, give away, dispose of

Get boxes and label them with the room and contents

Pack rarely used items first

Arrange it with the postal service from moving day for 6 or 12 months

Transfer or arrange new electricity, gas, and internet contracts

Observe notice periods

Take moving day and the following day off

7:00 a.m. collect the van

8:00 a.m. helpers arrive, provide breakfast

Load by 12:00 noon, then drive

Evening: assemble the beds first

Apply to the local authority if required (approximately 2 weeks in advance)

Handover report with meter readings and photos, obtain a receipt for the keys

Register with the local registration office within 2 weeks and book an appointment in advance

Then update: vehicle registration, bank, insurance providers, employer, school or nursery

Keep track of the repayment of the old deposit

Introduce yourself briefly; it is worthwhile

Old and new landlord, removal company, property management, tradespeople: enter names and numbers here