Moving Home - What needs to be done (once you have a completion date!)

3-2 Weeks to go:

• Start Packing - if you intend to move yourself now is the time to order boxes and packaging. See Ordering Boxes, if not you should be confirming your moving date with your Removals Company.
• Change of Address - if you have exchanged contracts you should start informing companies and friends where you are moving to with the date of your move. Try using our Checklist & Change of Address Cards.
• You need to renew your Driving Licence and vehicle registration document as failure to notify DVLA of a change in address is an offence. For the Vehicle Registration Document complete the appropriate changes section on your registration document and return it to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AR.
• Mail Redirection: You can have your mail re-directed by the Post Office. This can be arranged by post. Just pick up a form at the post office, they require seven days notice.
• Council Tax: Notify the local authorities in both your current area and the area you are moving to. for more info goto www.voa.gov.uk
• Book some Holiday with your employer, an obvious one but often overlooked!

I Week to go

• Your TV Licence must be transferred to your new address. Call TV Licensing on 0870 242 3349 or visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk/moving
• Contact your existing and new electricity companies. Advise them of your new address and date of removal, give at least 48 hours notice.
• Contact your existing and new gas companies. Advise them of your new address and date of removal., give at least 48 hours notice.
• At least 48 hours notice is required by both your existing and your new authority to arrange for disconnection and re-connection of your new supply.
• Time to pay accounts for Newspapers and Milk.
• 2 Days to go:
• Time to finish that packing!
• Empty, defrost and dry out your fridge / freezer.
• Go through the kitchen cupboards and throw out anything that is out of date.
• Pack valuables and documents and put in a safe place.

Moving Day:

• Finish packing those last minute personal items and keep that box of essential's handy.
• The removals / van arrives, show the removal men around the house and tell them exactly what is to go and what isn't.
• Once the van is loaded, take a walk around the house to ensure that all the items to be moved have been placed on the van. This is your responsibility to make sure nothing is left behind.

Wave goodbye, you're off...Goodluck