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Moving House Checklist: The Ultimate Australian Moving Timeline

Moving house is consistently rated one of life's most stressful events. This complete timeline keeps you organised so nothing is forgotten.

8 Weeks Before Moving

  • 1 Book a removalist
  • 2 Start decluttering
  • 3 Order packing supplies
  • 4 Notify your property manager of vacate date

4 Weeks Before Moving

  • 1 Notify: bank, ATO, Medicare, Centrelink
  • 2 Transfer or cancel utilities
  • 3 Update insurance, car registration, electoral roll

1–2 Weeks Before Moving

  • 1 Pack all non-essential items room by room
  • 2 Arrange a professional clean
  • 3 Defrost freezer and disconnect whitegoods
  • 4 Pack an essentials box

Moving Day

  • 1 Do final meter reads — photograph the meter
  • 2 Supervise removalists
  • 3 Hand over all keys and remotes
  • 4 Final walk-through of every room

After Moving

  • 1 Check every item has arrived
  • 2 Connect utilities
  • 3 Change the locks
  • 4 Introduce yourself to neighbours

Pro tip: Take photos of the condition of your old property when you leave — timestamped photos protect your bond.

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