This practical checklist covers everything you need to do from offer acceptance to settling into your new place. Follow these steps to keep your move on track, and don't forget to download it to tick off tasks as you go.
Keep your move on track
Your moving home checklist broken down into 5 key steps:
- After an offer has been accepted
- Before exchanging contracts
- Between exchange and completion
- Moving day
- After you’ve moved in
1. After an offer has been accepted
Once your offer has been accepted on a new property, it’s time to start preparing for your move. This means hiring the right people to help you through the legal process smoothly and beginning to plan for the big day. If you haven’t got here yet, find out how to make an offer on a house.
- Instruct a conveyancer or solicitor to handle the legal work for you.
- Apply and finalise your mortgage with your lender if you haven't already.
- Research and book a property survey to examine the property from top to bottom.
- Start decluttering your current home - it'll make packing much easier.
- Begin researching removal companies and get a few quotes to compare.
- Budget for all moving-related costs so there are no nasty surprises.
- Start collecting packing materials - you'll need more boxes than you think.
- Create a folder for all moving-related documents (do this with MyEden).