Moving Interstate Checklist: Everything You Need to Know

April 13, 2022

Moving interstate is a huge deal. It requires a comprehensive checklist to make it a stress-free experience. With the help of a moving checklist, it is easier to remember which things must come first. Moving interstate means taking a giant leap, so you need to make sure everything is ready because you can no longer cross borders if you forgot and left some important documents. But, it does not have to be that way.

If you feel overwhelmed with not knowing where to start, having a comprehensive moving checklist will reduce the stress and anxiety of moving. Plus, having a checklist acknowledges small wins and makes you feel accomplished.

If it is your first time, this ultimate moving interstate checklist is ideal for you. We have compiled an ultimate moving interstate checklist to assist you in preparing your valuables quickly and safely.

1. Do some decluttering.

To declutter means to remove unnecessary items from a crowded place. Some individuals find a sense of sentimental value that pushes them to hoard things and keep them locked inside for years. This habit will eventually result in an untidy look. Remember to declutter and downsize when moving because you cannot bring and pack everything in one moving trip. Know which things are of value and eliminate or donate those that are no longer useful. Besides, getting rid of your extra stuff also provides an opportunity for you to profit from them. For example, you may hold a garage sale months before your moving day.

2. Start packing your things.

After sorting, decluttering, and determining which things you need to bring to your new home, you may proceed to pack them. However, before the actual packing, you need to consider some essential things:

  • Estimate how many boxes and bubble wraps you need, as well as how much time it will take for you to finish. By being aware of these things, it becomes easier for you to accomplish one task at a time.
  • Know which things must be handled with care and label them as fragile. Do not forget to put labels to make it easier to open and recognise your things upon arrival. Keep track of everything you pack and make sure you will not lose them along the way.
  • Do not make your boxes too heavy because the extra weight might destroy the boxes, and the next you know, your things are already on the ground and in broken pieces.
  • Document where you put your things like remote controls, electric wires, cables, and plugs. When missing, these things are challenging to look for.
  • Separate the things you need to use immediately in a container that is different from the rest. By doing this, it is easier for you to recognise your things and unpack them. These things can be your work laptop, hygiene items, phone charger, etcetera.
  • Secure important documents. Please do not mix them with other papers and files. It would be best for you to pack them in a separate container when you move so as not to risk the chances of misplacing them.

3. Give notice to your landlord.

One act of courtesy is giving notice to your landlord a month before your moving day. It would also be best for you to organise a final inspection and secure a bond refund if you are renting. You must do this thing a month or more in advance so it will give you and your landlord time to sort everything out.

4. Hire professional packing services and removalists.

If you are blessed with the luxury of time, this might not be a problem. But if you are a family with three or more children, hiring professional packing services might be the wisest decision to make. Make sure to provide clear instructions, so these professionals will not find themselves lost in a place somewhere on the day of your departure. On the other hand, removalists guarantee the safety of your packages. They make moving easy, stress-free, and convenient.

5. Process the disconnection of your utilities.

As part of being a responsible citizen, you must process the disconnection of your utilities such as electricity, internet connections, telephone lines, water, gas, and others. Do not leave them hanging. Since you are moving to a different state, you also need to have these utilities reconnected. Make sure you are aware of the process, as some of these might take time. It would be best for you to arrive in your new home without having to worry about these things.

6. Pay recurring bills and update your current address.

Along with paying a fee for the redirection of your mail, you must also pay the recurring bills you received on your post. Be a responsible citizen. Update your current address so it will be easier to locate you. This also applies to all the memberships, cards, and licenses you currently own.

7. Organise your incidentals.

Have you borrowed a book from the library and have not returned it yet? It is time for you to organise your incidentals because moving interstate is a huge deal. You do not want to see yourself crossing borders to return a book or pick up forgotten laundered clothes. So return any borrowed items, including property keys.

Plan Your Interstate Move With Us

If you are moving interstate, Cairns Coast Removals & Storage has years of experience in interstate relocation. We have a team of Australian standard professionally trained movers to help you with your moving needs, guarantee your safety, and help you unpack in your new home. Cairns Coast Removals & Storage is committed to giving you a hassle-free interstate move according to your checklist.

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