4 weeks before
Decide your moving date and get quotes. Share an honest list of what you are moving, including large items like almirahs, cots and appliances, so the quote is accurate.
Start sorting. Anything you have not used in a year is a candidate to sell, donate or discard. Fewer items means a smaller vehicle and lower charges.
3 weeks before
Confirm your booking and moving date. Tell your landlord or housing society, and check whether the building needs a lift booking or permission for loading.
Start updating your address with your bank, gas agency, employer, children's school and courier services.
2 weeks before
Use up groceries and frozen food. Pack items you rarely use, such as books, seasonal clothes and decorative pieces.
Arrange transfer or closure of your electricity, internet and cable connections.
Moving week
Keep important documents, jewellery, cash, medicines and chargers in a separate bag that travels with you.
Defrost and dry the fridge the day before. Disconnect the washing machine and drain its water.
On the last night, keep a small kit ready: a change of clothes, toiletries, phone chargers, a few utensils and drinking water.
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