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PREPARING TO MOVE
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For those with little or no knowledge on what is involved in moving their household effects abroad we have enclosed a 4-week checklist and some basic information on shipping terms etc., which hopefully will help you to understand a little bit more about what is involved.
CHECK LIST
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4 Weeks before your move
» Use a calendar or diary and mark down specific dates for things to be done starting 4 weeks from your completion date for house sale.
» If you are self packing. Start packing!
» Scout around for some sturdy cardboard boxes, or better still, purchase suitable packing materials.
» Label the contents of your boxes and prepare a full packing list for each box.
» Set a firm date for moving based on the completion date for the sale of your property.
» Select an international removal service, which best meets your needs. Check your larger appliances and items of furniture will fit in your new home. Do not take what you do not need.
» Have a thorough clean out (you might want to organise a garage sale).
» Start to use the frozen and canned foods you've been storing.
» Keep a list of incoming mail.
» Start notifying businesses, colleagues, suppliers and local authorities of your intended move.
2 Weeks before your move
» Keep packing or better still, have the professionals do the job for you.
» Prepare an inventory of everything you're packing and store it with your valuables.
» Make sure appropriate insurance is in place for the move itself and for your new home from the moment you buy it.
» Contact the utilities suppliers require at your new residence.
Last Days
» Hopefully you've packed just about everything!
» Cancel local arrangements such as milk and newspaper deliveries etc.
» Return things like library books, videos etc.
» Have a final clean out to get rid of out-of-date cleaning products and inflammables from under the kitchen sink and in the garage. Dispose of opened paint tins, thinners etc.
» Defrost and clean your fridge and freezer and allow to dry out.
» Have a well-earned drink and a farewell party for family and friends.
On Moving Day
Consider carrying with you the essential things you'll need when you first arrive at your new home. Most importantly, make sure you carry valuables, passports, flight tickets, personal effects and important papers with you, so they don't go astray.
Final check on all rooms to ensure that nothing has been left behind. Before you leave your old residence, make sure it's securely locked and all keys deposited with the estate agents or the new owners.
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