Mortgage has been approved, house has settled, now it's time to
move!
Take the pain and stress out of moving house by being organised.
Here's a guide to help you on your way.
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Ahead of your move
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Shed surplus stuff by selling it on www.ebay.com.au or www.tradingpost.com.au,
or giving it to the Smith Family www.thesmithfamily.com.au or the Salvation
Army www.salvos.org.au
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Get removalist quotes: Find removalists at www.afra.com.au
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Start packing items you don't use regularly (books, winter clothes etc).
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Get boxes from your removalists or supermarket. Mark each carton with the room
it's intended for.
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Use up food in your freezer and pantry.
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Organise to clean your new home ahead of your arrival and have utilities
connected.
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Use a floor plan to work out where furniture will go.
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Get Connected
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Council and Water Rates: Your solicitor will adjust any arrears and notify
change of ownership.
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Gas, Electricity and Phone: You must advise these utilities of your change of
address and arrange disconnection at your old home and reconnection at your new
address.
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Mobile and ISP: Check ISP termination terms. You may be charged if you break
your contract early. See if you can transfer the service from one phone to
another. Advise mobile provider of change of billing address.
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Cable and Satellite TV: You may be charged if you break your contract early but
not if you reconnect at your new home.
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Change of address
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Friends, family, doctor, school, motor registration, drivers licence, insurance,
health funds, clubs, subscriptions, newspapers, bread/milk deliveries.
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Electoral Roll: www.aec.gov.au
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Electricity and gas bills
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General Mail redirection: www.austpost.com.au
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Bank, building society, credit cards, super funds, stockbroker, insurances,
accountant, solicitor, Tax Office.
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Get Moving
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The day before the move: defrost and clean fridge/freezer; take out garbage;
pack an overnight bag with pyjamas, toothbrush, tea, mug, sheets, towels for
your first night at the new place.
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Enlist friends and relatives to help you on the big day.
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Empty drawers, remove doors from wardrobes, dismantle items for easy moving.
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The day of the move: have plenty of water available; lock valuables in your car
until the move is over.
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