# Moving Plan: [Current address] to [New address]

> A moving checklist organised by timeline from eight weeks before the move
> to the weeks after, with address changes, utilities, an inventory and box
> labelling system, a movers comparison, a budget and a moving-day plan.
> Based on common household relocation practice. Replace every
> `[bracketed]` value and every row marked *Example*.

<!--
Guidance: How to use this template
- Set the moving date first, then book movers or a van; good dates sell out.
- Work through the timeline week by week; move unfinished items forward,
  never delete them.
- Number every box and record it in the inventory; it makes unpacking and
  any insurance claim much easier.
- Keep important documents, medicines and valuables with you, not on the truck.
-->

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Moving date | YYYY-MM-DD |
| From | [Current address] |
| To | [New address] |
| Household | [Names, pets] |
| Key handover (old) | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Key collection (new) | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Total budget | [$N] |
| Last updated | YYYY-MM-DD |

## 1. Timeline checklist

<!-- Guidance: Tick items as you go. Adjust the weeks if your notice period is shorter; the order still holds. -->

### 1.1 Eight weeks before

- [ ] Confirm moving date and key handover dates in writing
- [ ] Give notice to landlord or agree completion date with buyer or seller
- [ ] Request quotes from at least three movers (see section 4)
- [ ] Start a moving folder for contracts, receipts and this plan
- [ ] Measure large furniture and doorways at the new home

### 1.2 Six weeks before

- [ ] Book movers or van hire; confirm insurance cover
- [ ] Declutter room by room: keep, sell, donate, recycle
- [ ] Order packing supplies: boxes, tape, markers, wrapping
- [ ] Arrange school, childcare or pet-care transfers if needed

### 1.3 Four weeks before

- [ ] Start packing rarely used items; label and log every box
- [ ] Set up mail forwarding with the postal service
- [ ] Notify utilities of end and start dates (section 3)
- [ ] Book time off work for moving day and the day after

### 1.4 Two weeks before

- [ ] Change address with banks, employer and insurers (section 2)
- [ ] Confirm parking or lift booking at both addresses
- [ ] Use up frozen food; plan simple meals
- [ ] Back up computers; charge devices

### 1.5 One week before

- [ ] Pack all but essentials; pack an "open first" box per person
- [ ] Defrost freezer at least 24 hours before the move
- [ ] Confirm arrival time and contact number with movers
- [ ] Prepare cash or payment for movers and tips if customary

### 1.6 Moving week and day

- [ ] Follow the moving-day plan in section 7
- [ ] Take meter readings and photos at both properties
- [ ] Hand over keys and get a receipt

### 1.7 After the move

- [ ] Unpack essentials, beds and kitchen first
- [ ] Check every box against the inventory; report damage to movers within [N days]
- [ ] Register with local services (doctor, dentist, council or municipality) as required
- [ ] Update address on remaining accounts and driving licence or ID as required by local rules
- [ ] Recover deposit from previous landlord

## 2. Address change list

<!-- Guidance: Everyone who sends you mail, bills or legal notices. Tick when confirmed, not when requested. -->

| Organisation | Category | Method | Date changed | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Example:* Bank | Finance | Online banking | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| *Example:* Employer payroll | Work | HR portal | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| *Example:* Tax authority | Government | Online form | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| *Example:* Vehicle registration and licence | Government | Online or in person | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| *Example:* Health insurer and doctor | Health | Phone | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| *Example:* Online shops and subscriptions | Personal | Account settings | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| [Organisation] | [Category] | [Method] | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |

## 3. Utilities and services

<!-- Guidance: Stop at the old address the day after you leave; start at the new one the day before you arrive. Record meter readings. -->

| Service | Provider | Old address: stop date | New address: start date | Account no. | Meter reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | [Old / new] |
| Gas | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | [Old / new] |
| Water | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | [Old / new] |
| Internet | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD (install booked) | [No.] | n/a |
| Waste collection | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | n/a |
| Home insurance | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | n/a |

## 4. Movers comparison

<!-- Guidance: Compare at least three like-for-like quotes. Check reviews, licence or registration, and what insurance covers. -->

| Criteria | Mover A | Mover B | Mover C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | [Name] | [Name] | [Name] |
| Quote type | *Example:* Fixed | Hourly | Fixed |
| Price | *Example:* $1,450 | $95 per hour (est. $1,330) | $1,690 |
| Includes packing | No | No | Yes |
| Insurance cover | *Example:* $50,000 goods in transit | Basic only | $75,000 |
| Available date | Yes | Yes | Morning only |
| Reviews / references | [Score, source] | [Score, source] | [Score, source] |
| Decision | [Chosen] | | |

## 5. Inventory and box labelling

<!-- Guidance: Label each box on two sides with number, room and priority. Record contents here, briefly. Mark fragile items. -->

Label format: **[Box no.] / [Room] / [Priority: 1 open first, 2 first week, 3 later]**.

| Box no. | Room (new home) | Contents | Priority | Fragile | Checked on arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Example:* 001 | Kitchen | Kettle, mugs, coffee, dish soap | 1 | Yes | [ ] |
| *Example:* 002 | Bedroom 1 | Bedding, pillows | 1 | No | [ ] |
| *Example:* 014 | Living room | Books A to M | 3 | No | [ ] |
| *Example:* 021 | Office | Monitor, cables (bag labelled) | 2 | Yes | [ ] |
| [No.] | [Room] | [Contents] | [1 / 2 / 3] | [Yes / No] | [ ] |

Valuables and documents travelling with you: [list].

## 6. Budget

<!-- Guidance: Include hidden costs such as overlap rent, cleaning and deposits. Check that rows add up to the total. -->

| Item | Estimated | Actual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Example:* Movers | $1,450 | | Mover A, fixed quote |
| *Example:* Packing supplies | $180 | | 40 boxes, tape, wrap |
| *Example:* End-of-tenancy cleaning | $250 | | Required by lease |
| *Example:* Overlap rent (5 days) | $400 | | |
| *Example:* Utility connection fees | $120 | | Internet installation |
| *Example:* New-home essentials | $300 | | Curtains, bulbs, locks changed |
| *Example:* Contingency | $300 | | About 10% |
| **Total** | **$3,000** | | Must equal total budget |

## 7. Moving-day plan

<!-- Guidance: A simple timed schedule and who does what. Share it with helpers the day before. -->

| Time | Task | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Strip beds, pack last items into the "open first" boxes | [Name] |
| 08:00 | Movers arrive; walk-through of what goes and what stays | [Name] |
| 08:15 | Meter readings and photos at old address | [Name] |
| 12:00 | Final check of every room, cupboard and loft; keys handed over | [Name] |
| 13:30 | Arrive at new home; meter readings and photos | [Name] |
| 14:00 | Direct boxes by room label; check inventory | [Name] |
| 17:00 | Beds assembled, kitchen box unpacked | [Name] |

Essentials bag: phone chargers, documents, medicines, snacks and water,
toilet paper, basic tools, light bulbs, pet supplies, a change of clothes.

Contacts on the day: movers [phone], old landlord or agent [phone], new
landlord or agent [phone], helper [phone].

## Standard and licence note

Based on common household relocation practice. This is a planning format,
not legal or financial advice; check notice periods, deposits and
registration requirements under your local rules. Template licence: MIT.