Your moving date is getting closer and closer, have you remembered everything? The Mortgage Ladder have created a handy checklist to give you a helping hand.

Four Weeks before the move....

• Get quotes from removal van hire companies.
• Arrange meter readings and disconnection at your existing home and confirm taking over gas and electricity at new address.
• Notify your phone provider of when you want your phone to be read and account closed. Also confirm connection, or taking over new number.
• If renting, confirm written notice with landlord.
• Start collecting boxes and packing cases.
• Make sure home contents insurance covers you for the move.
• Arrange for post to be redirected.

One week before the move....

• Confirm date and time with removal company.
• Settle paper and milk bills.
• Arrange care for your pets on moving day or organise sedatives for them if it is a long journey.
• Defrost fridge.
• Turn freezer to maximum.
• Send change of address cards.
• Start packing - label all boxes clearly.
• Remember the shed/garage/loft.

The day before the move....

• Finish packing everything bar overnight essentials.
• Put down dust or plastic sheets to protect carpets in hall.
• Make sure you have cash, keep credit cards and cheque books handy.
• Keep mobile phones handy with all numbers for estate agent and solicitors etc.

Moving Day!!

• Pack the van.
• Roll up the carpets.
• Check you have left nothing behind.
• Lock up.
• Collect keys and move into your new home.

Remember to inform the following....

• Bank
• Building Society
• Insurance Companies
• Credit Card Companies
• Charge Card Companies
• Store Cards
• Family
• Friends
• Employer
• Inland Revenue
• HP Companies
• Loan Providers
• Council Tax Office
• Gas
• Electricity
• Water
• Phone Company
• Royal Mail
• Cable/Satellite Company
• Doctor
• Dentist
• Optician
• Schools
• Library
• DVLA
• Vet
• TV and Video Rental
• Internet Service Provider
• Publications/Subscriptions
• Gyms, sports and social clubs
• Trade unions
• Professional Bodies