Whether you're moving in or moving out, our guide can help you work through the things to do before and after.
Remember to prioritise what matters, set achievable goals, and don't hesitate to ask for help.
Moving home checklist
- Set up rent payments: Direct Debits, Universal Credit
- Contact gas and/or electricity providers: provide meter readings
- Register for council tax with your local council
- Register with water provider
- Contact internet provider: Compare prices to save
- Set up Home Contents Insurance
- Pack a 'first night essentials' box (tea, milk, toilet paper, etc)
- Contact Royal Mail to arrange to have your post diverted to your new address.
- Inform all relevant utility companies of your move, including; gas, water, telephone and electricity.
- Notify the council that you are moving out and the council in your new area if applicable
- Inform your doctor, dentist and optician if you are moving out of the area
- Contact TV licensing to notify them of your move
- Contact DVLA to change the address on your driving licence.
- Inform the bank of your move and make any changes to direct debits or standing orders
- Contact any service providers, including, insurers, mobile phone companies, and any grocery service.
- Be sure to contact everyone who should know about your move, including friends and family members.
- Notify any schools and/or nursery
- Bin store or bike shed: if applicable
- Fuse box
- Gas and/or electric meters
- Smoke detectors: test to make sure they function correctly
- Stop tap for water: test to make sure it functions correctly
- Water meter: If applicable
- Cooker: arrange for an electrician or gas safe engineer to install
- Washing machine: arrange installation
- Other things to consider
- Research local amenities: shopping centre, gym, library, schools
- Research public transport links: buses, trains
- Organise your removal company and clarify the moving date and time
- Try to arrange for a family member or friend to take care of any children in your care
- Note down your meter readings on the day you leave
- Before leaving your property, be sure to check all windows and doors are shut and locked
- Label all of your keys to return to us on the day you leave and please make sure this includes: property, garage (if you have one), shed, window keys, security fobs and parking window passes.
- Research local amenities: shopping centre, gym, library, schools
- Research public transport links: buses, trains