MovingChecklist

Here’s a list of everything you need to check pre‑move and the rough timeline of when to complete each task:

• Contact Allied for a pre‑move survey
• Advise your children’s school/kindergarten and have transfer documents sent to the new school/kindergarten
• Create a file for paperwork, receipts and important documents related to your move
• Determine tax requirements
• Consider what household goods to take; check regulations before shipping a vehicle
• Inventory/photograph home contents for protection coverage
• Identify high‑value items and have them appraised
• Contact insurance, bank, financial, medical, and dental providers regarding changes or record transfers
• Pre‑advise clubs and organisations about your anticipated departure
• Consider which appliances/electronics to take (consider voltage and compatibility)
• Consider which purchases you need to make before moving
• Begin using up items you can’t move, such as frozen food and cleaning supplies

• Establish or re‑establish contact with healthcare professionals at your destination
• Plan movement of pets and review their veterinary requirements
• Complete change‑of‑address notifications for friends, family, vendors, and service providers
• Take steps to sell vehicles or club memberships
• Contact the foreign consulate if necessary for information

• Hold a moving sale to dispose of unwanted items
• Clean closets and storage areas
• Notify utility services of your intention to move and arrange final readings

• Segregate airfreight, including a “survival kit” of essentials
• Consider fumigation of selected items; polish/lacquer silver, brass, or copper
• Sort toys and assemble small parts
• Arrange professional handling of specialty items (wall units, pianos, clocks, AV equipment, sports equipment) via your Allied Move Coordinator
• Settle club dues or request “inactive” membership if returning

• Collect children’s school records and immunisation certificates
• Arrange disconnection of gas, water, phone, electricity and settle charges
• Inform your doctor, dentist and specialists of your move; collect or request transfer of records
• Record contact numbers and emails of friends and service providers
• Photocopy essential documents (passports, tax records)
• Arrange postal mail redirection to your new address
• Return borrowed items and collect belongings you have lent
• Reserve a babysitter or pet‑sitter for moving day if necessary

Here’s a list of everything to check in the lead‑up to moving day and on the day itself:

• Dispose of flammables, BBQ gas, and solvents
• Clean the BBQ thoroughly if it will be shipped
• Dispose of out‑of‑date items from storage areas
• Complete home repairs needed to recover your rental deposit
• Bring home office items that need packing
• Keep a few things out for children on moving day
• Pick up items from repair shops or vendors
• Clean sports bags and equipment
• Finalise valued inventory for protection coverage (surface, freight, airfreight)

• Empty, clean, and dry the refrigerator/freezer; add baking soda for freshness
• Finalise personal documents and valuables into suitable carriers
• Close or transfer accounts
• Assemble medications and clean out the medicine cabinet
• Schedule final home cleaning and arrange a walk‑through with your landlord

• Place all suitcases and essentials in a dedicated space so they aren’t loaded
• Review the home with the crew supervisor and highlight special‑care items
• Carry valuables, important papers and passports with you
• Ensure children and pets are safe and supervised
• Ensure packers separate air, sea and storage shipments
• Keep passport copies, paperwork, inventory, and insurance documents with you
• Provide Allied with any last‑minute instructions and updated contact details
• Before movers leave, inspect the home for left‑behind items
• Lock all doors and windows before leaving

Here’s a list of tasks to complete after moving day to ensure a smooth transition into your new home:

• Check utilities (electricity, water, gas, TV, phone). Record meter readings
• Check delivered boxes, unpack essentials, and report missing or damaged items
• Support pets during acclimatisation by keeping them in a safe room initially
• Childproof the home if you have infants or toddlers
• Begin unpacking at a comfortable pace, ideally room‑by‑room
• Prepare for healthcare, transport, and school by providing required documents
• Explore your new area to avoid relocation stress and find essential amenities
• Leave a review for your moving company to assist future movers

We hope this comprehensive moving checklist gives you the information you need to begin the next chapter of your life with a well‑planned and seamless move. Now you can begin to tick the tasks off one by one.