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Transitioning to Your New Home - Ultimate Moving Checklist

Embarking on the journey to a new residence is an exhilarating experience - accompanied by a multitude of logistical considerations, too! To help you navigate this exciting yet sometimes overwhelming process, we've crafted a comprehensive checklist.

This guide aims to streamline your move, minimise stress, and ensure you don't overlook any of the essentials.

Services & Utilities

  1. Utility Companies: Note down meter readings and schedule the date to either transfer or cancel services.
  2. Sky TV: Don't miss your favourite shows! Contact Sky to arrange for your service to move with you.
  3. Home Insurance: Review your policy. You may need to cancel or adjust the coverage amount.
  4. Mortgage Protection: Update your policy to cover the new mortgage amount and term.
  5. Life Insurance: Similar to mortgage protection, make sure your life insurance is up to date.
  6. TV Licence: Either cancel your existing licence and obtain a new one or update it to your new address.
  7. Council Tax: Notify the council of your move to adjust your tax records.
  8. Telephone: Arrange to transfer your landline number, if applicable.
  9. Internet Provider: Again, either cancel your existing account & obtain a new one or update it to your new address.

Personal & Lifestyle Updates

  1. Driving Licence: Update your address to stay road-legal.
  2. Banking & Finance: Notify your bank, credit card companies, and any other financial institutions. Don't forget about updating your PayPal account.
  3. Memberships & Subscriptions: Whether it's your gym membership or a magazine subscription, make sure they know where to find you.
  4. Healthcare Providers: Inform your doctors, dentists, and any specialists you're consulting with about your move.
  5. Educational Institutions: If you have children, or are enrolled yourself, be sure to notify the schools of the upcoming change.
  6. Employment: Make sure your workplace has your new contact details.
  7. Online Shopping Accounts: Update delivery addresses on platforms like Amazon and eBay - and don’t forget regular delivery services, such as your food shop or prescription deliveries, etc.
  8. Pet Care: Update pet insurance and microchip information for your furry friends.

We hope this checklist serves as a valuable tool in your moving journey. Remember, preparation is key to a smooth transition. Happy moving!