Moving your home to your new UK Property

Below is a checklist of some of what you need to do ahead of time in order for you to have a smooth move to your new home in the UK. Some of the points might not be applicable to you, but they might give you an idea of what to do as a general guide.

Eight Weeks Before moving you your new property in the UK

Get price estimates from different moving agents and examine different options.

If you are interested, contact the Revenue Office to determine what moving expenses are tax deductible. Remember to save receipts!

Determine, from your employer if applicable, which relocation expenses and vendors are covered under company relocation poliUK.

Notify your current landlord of your intention to move.

Investigate childcare facilities if required in the location of your new home in the UK.

Obtain school information convenient to your new property. Arrange for transfer of school records.

Start to use things you can't move such as frozen food or hazardous / flammable materials.

Six Weeks Before moving you your new property in the UK

Gather information about your location in the UK via online city guides or local newspapers' web sites.

Consider holding a garage sale or place ads in the newspaper to sell items you do not want to move.

Make a list of friends, family and everyone else you need to notify about your move.

Contact schools, doctors, dentists, accountants, and veterinarians to obtain copies of personal records.

Four Weeks Before moving you your new property in the UK

Determine if you will need self-storage for some of your belongings.

Obtain change of address forms.

Send change of address cards to friends, families, magazine subscriptions, post office, etc.

Arrange to have your utilities (gas, electric, oil, water, phone, cable TV, trash) turned off at your current residence and turned on at your new residence.

Contact insurance companies and arrange for new auto, home or renter's insurance coverage.

Purchase packing material and start packing things you won't need until after the move.

Determine furniture that you will need to buy or rent.

Arrange interim housing if your new home will not be ready when you arrive into town.

Three Weeks Before moving you your new property in the UK

Arrange to open a bank account in your new area.

Make travel arrangements / plan driving route to new residence.

Arrange for transportation of your pets.

Secure rental car if necessary.

Two Weeks Before moving you your new property in the UK

Check and service your automobile if you will be travelling a long distance.

Consult with current and future landlord for any special requirements that need to be taken care of.

Secure accommodations for the night before you move.

One Week Before moving you your new property in the UK

Finish most of your packing.

Return any borrowed items, collect any items you have loaned to other people.

Give away items you don't plan on moving (i.e., plants).

Two to Three Days moving you your new property in the UK

Defrost your refrigerator and freezer if moving a long distance.

Pack an "essentials box" with items you will need immediately at your new home.

Call truck rental company or mover to reconfirm your reservation and arrival time.

Day Before moving you your new property in the UK

Finish any last minute packing.

Check home to make sure nothing important will be left behind.

Stay overnight in a hotel, or with family/friends.

Get a good night's rest!

Moving Day

Remember airline tickets, charge cards, passports and other essentials.

Be sure to leave so that you arrive at the airport two hours before your flight time

We wish you a pleasant and safe trip to your new UK home