A good move starts before the first box is packed. Use this checklist to keep the important decisions in one place, and adapt the timing to your home, building and moving date.
When your dates begin to take shape
- Check move-out and move-in requirements with both property managers. Ask about approvals, lift reservations, loading areas and permitted times.
- Make an inventory by room. Photograph large, fragile and unusually heavy pieces.
- Decide what to move, donate, sell or store. Fewer unwanted items mean less to organize.
- Request a written quote that lists packing, loading, transport, unloading and any assembly you need.
Before moving day
Confirm your booking, crew arrival window, contact person and access arrangements. Share anything that has changed in your inventory. Arrange utilities and address updates directly with the relevant providers; their requirements and timelines can change.
- Label boxes by destination room and priority.
- Photograph cable connections before disconnecting equipment.
- Empty and prepare appliances according to their manufacturer’s guidance.
- Keep keys, documents, medicine, chargers and valuables in a bag that travels with you.
On the day
Walk through the agreed inventory with the crew, point out fragile items and note the condition of valuable pieces. Keep the building contact and destination keys available. Before leaving, check cupboards, balconies, storage areas and the space behind doors.
At your new address
Direct boxes to the right rooms, check the agreed items and raise any concern promptly using the process stated in your quotation. Prioritize beds, bathroom essentials and a simple kitchen setup. Everything else can follow at a more comfortable pace.
Every property has its own requirements. Confirm current rules with your property manager rather than relying on a general checklist as a substitute for building-specific instructions.