Moving Tips

 

Pack things like toiletries, tea, coffee, clothing, personal items, travel documents, tickets, first aid kit, money, cheque book and don't forget the kids and pets

Leave the vacuum cleaner out - you might want to clean up after the furniture is moved out

 

Collect all house keys, ensure electricity and gas meters have been read and the telephone has been disconnected and car keys are in a safe place

 

Tighten all taps

 

If renting leave keys with your real estate agent/landlord

 

As the van is being loaded, walk around the house, garden, garage and shed from time to time and check, check, check

 

If you are moving interstate, overseas or moving your possessions into storage, don't forget to read through and sign the inventory before leaving

 

Turn off power to the house

 

Lock house securely

 

Turn off water heater and drain it