Moving House Checklist

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1
thespruce.com
Four weeks out: declutter
Do not pay to move things you will throw away. This is the cheapest week of the move.
Source: thespruce.com
2
which.co.uk
Three weeks: book the movers
Get three quotes and check insurance covers the value, not a fixed cap per box.
Source: which.co.uk
3
indiapost.gov.in
Two weeks: change of address
Redirect post, then work through banks, insurance and subscriptions.
Source: indiapost.gov.in
4
citizensadvice.org.uk
One week: utilities
Take meter readings with photos on both days. It settles every billing dispute.
Source: citizensadvice.org.uk
5
realsimple.com
Moving day: the essentials box
Kettle, chargers, bedding, tools, medicines. Pack it last, unload it first.
Source: realsimple.com

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Moving House Checklist

The sequence

Four weeks out: declutter

Three weeks: book the movers

Two weeks: change of address

One week: utilities

Moving day: the essentials box

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