So, you've made the decision to move to Clifton Waters
Moving Checklist
Often the most difficult step in moving homes is to make the actual decision to move. From there is becomes a step-by-step process:
If selling...
- Ascertain a price guide for your current home
- Choose the real estate agent that suits you
- Prepare your home for market
- Select your conveyancing solicitor: they will ensure that the legalities of buying and selling, transfers of monies, loan settlement, etc. are attended to in a timely manner and in accordance with the law
- Progress through the real estate sales process
If renting...
- Notify your landlord or property agent, in writing, of you intention to vacate in accordance with the terms of your lease
- Arrange for a property inspection - complete a condition report - attend to any items noted
- Ensure you leave the property in the state you had entered it, in order to recoup your bond
Whilst...
- Taking the opportunity to cull, cull, cull ! Garage sales, online advertising (e.g. Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, etc.), donation to the various charities, etc. are all great means of culling
- This is a wonderful opportunity to truly assess the must haves against the "keep - just in case" items
- It is amazing how good it feels to clear all that no longer serves you...
6-8 weeks before the move...
Now that your home is sold or notice has been given to your landlord, and the settlement date is set, there are many tasks to complete. The staff at Clifton Waters Village have compiled the following checklists which they hope may guide you through the moving process:
- Choose your removalists
- Arrange for the final clean - to be completed as soon as the removalists have left - lock in time and date
Collect:
- Packing Boxes
- Packing Tape and Dispenser
- Blact Textas
- Bubble Wrap for Delicates
- Paper to wrap items - or use your linen, this works too
Start packing all that is not used on a daily basis
Be sure to clearly label each box:
- which room the box needs to go to (e.g. Kitchen, bathroom, lounge, bedroom)
- a summary of all that is contained in the box (e.g. glasses, saucepans, plates)
- to ensure the safe arrival of your fragile belongs - clearly mark FRAGILE !! on all boes containing delicate items
EMPTY THE FRIDGE - be sure to empty the freezer too and discard out of date items
EMPTY THE PANTRY - discard items out of date, and pack all non-daily non-perishables
Continue culling and selling all that is no longer needed
1-2 weeks before the move...
By this stageof the moving schedule all items that you do not intend to move with you should have been sold or donated.
Also, all items that are not used ona daily basis should be packed and placed, ready for the removalists to transfer to your new home.
Use the following checklist as a reminder:
- Liaise with your conveyancing solicitor to ensure all is going to plan
- Re-confirm that the removalists (wheter i be friends, family or professionals) are set to go on the day of settlement, be sure to confirm the time they are needed
Arrange for the disconnection and connection of utilitie:
- Cable TV
- Electricity
- Internet
- Phone
- Gas (not applicable at CWV)
- Water (Managed via CWV)
Be sure to discontinue any delivery services, memberships, etc. that are no longer servicable after your move (especialy if the move is a long way away):
- Grocery / Meal Deliveries
- Pool, Gym, Exercise Memberships
- Mowing, Gardening & Cleaning Services
- Sport, Golf, etc - Memberships
- Newspapers
THE WEEK OF THE MOVE
As the exciting date of your move draws ever closer, the staff and residents of Clifton Waters Village look forward to welcoming you,,,
Remember we have guest suites available should you need them during your move...
The following is your 7 days prior checklist. Provide family, friends, service provider, policies, etc. with your new contact details:
- Australian Tax Office
- ASIC - for those with companies, trusts, self funded superanniation, etc.
- Banks, Savings and Credit Providers
- Brokers (Insurance, Share Portfolios, etc.)
- Centrepay
- Council (espcially if moving with a registered pet)
- Dentist
- Doctor
- Drivers' and Boast Licences
- Family, Friends, etc
- Insurances (Home, Contents, medicalm Vehicle, etc)
- Mail Redirection Service
- Medicare
- Lawyers
- Mobile Phones, Internet, etc.
- Pharmacy
- Superannuation
- Vehicle Registrations
- Vet
- and probably more...
- Contact your conveyancing solicitor to make sure all is on track as well as to confirm the time of the settlement - be sure to attend to any items that rquire your attention
- Disassemble beds, furniture, etc.
- Clean wherever possible - in cupboards, behind furniture, etc.
- The more that is completed prior to the day of the move, the easier the move day will be
- Reconfirm removalists, cleaners, etc
ON THE DAY OF THE MOVE...
- Pack an overnight bag
- Be sure to separate the item you wish to stay with you
- Instruct the removalists and cleaners
- Be sure that the removalists have the correct new address and your mobile number, should there ba any confusion
- Complete one last thorough inspection of your old home ensuring nothing is left behind - check every cupboard, behind doors, all nooks and crannies, roof spaces, under the house and sheds
- Hand over the keys as pre-arranged
- Make your way to your new home...
At your new home:
- Be sure that the removalists place your belongings in the rooms to where they belong
- Verify that the services are connected: Cable TV, Electricity, Internet and Phones
- Assemble and make up your bed(s) as soon as possible - if nothing else, you will be able to jump into your warm, comfy bed at the end of a long day.
- Begin unpacking - consider starting with the essentials, such as the kitchen and bathroom items.
During the following weeks:
- Take you time to shuffle items around, place furniture as you feel works for you
- Remember to continue updating your contact details on those you may have overlooked, arriving via redirect mail perhaps
- Update the electoral roll
- Start familiarising yourself with what goes on at Clifton Waters Village
- Get to know your neighbours
- If you are new to East Gippsland, start exploring the natural beauty that surrounds you - lakes, rivers, mountains, forests and the ocean - as well as the numerous unique and boutique businesses...
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