Moving Tips

Clear out unwanted goods – hold a garage sale or donate items you don’t use.
Get rid of flammables – paint, cleaners, gas cylinders. These some items that we cannot move.
Empty fuel from mowers, clippers, trimmers and so on.
Clothes – do you need them all? Charity shops may want them.
Separate books – disposable, family reading, valuable.
Check all electrical goods – will they work in the new home? Many international destinations have different power supplies.
Start making up your change of address list.
Arrange to have mail forwarded with the post office.
Arrange termination date for electricity, gas, telephone, television, and other main suppliers.
If you are taking electrical goods such as a stereo, see if you still have their original boxes. These are the best containers for those items.
Have rugs cleaned.
If you have children, separate cherished toys to travel with you.
Round up personal documentation – marriage/birth certificates, driving licenses and so on.
Keep passports separate so they are not packed.
Want to take the car? Check on import regulations and the duty payable.
With regards to family pets– make sure vaccinations and documentation are up to date.
Will your new home be ready? If not, you may need to arrange temporary storage.
Shops, schools, theaters, life styles – it’s never too early to find out about your new home.
Start running down food supplies and freezer stock.
Arrange your finances – close or transfer bank accounts, savings accounts and so on, if necessary.

For interstate moves, be sure to check the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Household Goods Program website to learn more about your rights and responsibilities when moving. This website can help you avoid fraud and ensure a more successful move.