Moving checklist
Once you have found your property, your offer to let the property has been accepted and your references are completed, a move in date will be confirmed
See the below checklist of items to complete before moving.
Moving checklist – Before your move date
- Confirm your move in date, and times of the sign up appointment and check in appointments
- If you are already renting, ensure you have provided appropriate notice to vacate to your existing Landlord
- Get quotations and schedule removal firms for the day of your move. If you are not using professional removers, ask friends to help
- Notify your existing utility suppliers of your departure
- Pack your belongings, getting rid of possessions that you no longer require
- Notify your doctor, dentist and optician if you are moving out of the area
- Arrange for your post to be forwarded to your new address
- If you have children or pets arrange for someone to look after them during your move
- If you wish to take out contents insurance, obtain quotes and confirm policy details
- Clean your existing property accordingly and confirm arrangements for the return of keys
- Read through your tenancy agreement and ask raise any queries
- Ensure that cleared funds are available to pay your rent and deposit
Moving checklist – On your move in day
- Attend your sign up appointment to pay your rent and deposit, sign your tenancy agreement and collect keys
- Visit the property and check through the tenancy inventory before you start to move your belongings into the property
- Attend the check-in appointment and ensure that both copies of the tenancy inventory are signed and utility meter readings are confirmed
- Contact the utility providers and the local council to confirm meter readings and commence your accounts
- Move belongings into the property
- Look at the manuals for the heating systems and appliances within the property and set according to your requirements
Days following your move in day
- Complete the standing order mandate for future rental payments and return to your bank / building society
- Read through documents relating to your Tenancy Deposit and store in a safe place
- Contact your Landlord / Agent if you have any queries relating to the property or your tenancy