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It all comes down to planning. Planning will enable you to make a smoother transition to your new location. These guidelines will assist you.

One month to go before moving
 
Notify friends, family and companies such as Accountants, banks, clubs, gas, electricity, insurance, telecommunications, subscriptions, Council, obtain Doctor & school records, vet and dentists of your change of address.

• Organise goods for disposal/garage sale
• Book Aussie Battler & organise insurance
• Start file on move
• Check house, attics, under house, garden, sheds etc for goods to be taken
• Make travel arrangements, or if driving, ensure car in top condition
• Organize to postal redirection
• Contact electoral office 

Two weeks to go before moving

• Finalise Aussie Battler pickup date, complete paperwork.
• Request packing cartons if required and start packing, label each carton with room and content.
• Arrange method of payment with Aussie Battler.
• Arrange for pet shipment.
• Confirm travel plans.
• Collect loaned goods and return any borrowed items.
• Collect dry cleaning.
• Organise disconnection of services to house.
• Organise connection of services to new home.
• Ensure loose items on boats or trailers are packed away securely

One week to go before moving

• Dispose of old medicines and flammable items.
• Pack cases.
• Arrange for curtains, rods, shelves and TV antennas to be dismantled.
• Arrange babysitter for moving day.
• Arrange cleaner for new home, and move out day in your current home.
• Transporting car to new location, finalise arrangements.
• If possible obtain street directory to new home location.
• Cancel any deliveries.
• Drain gas /petrol from various containers.
• Remove batteries from devices 

Pre move day

• Empty and defrost fridge, dispose of food.
• Leave out utensils and food for meals next day.
• Finish packing, ensure valuables are with you and any travel documents. If Aussie Battler are packing your goods they will be there.
• Leave forwarding details for landlord/new tenant.
• Notify police/neighbours should house be vacant for longer term. 

Moving day

• Be present to instruct Aussie Battler.
• Collect house keys and store in safe place.
• Check constantly that all has been packed.
• Check and sign paper work.
• Turn off lights, taps and lock house. 

New Home

• Confirm delivery details, contact numbers with  Aussie Battler.
• Do walkthrough inspection of new home, especially if renting.
• Be present when unloading and placement of furniture to happen.
• Check electricity and other services are connected. Ensure hot water and power are on