Moving day can be hectic, but a little planning makes everything smoother. Use this checklist to stay on top of key tasks before, during and after completion so you can hand over your home with confidence and start the next chapter stress-free.
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to work through each step. Booking services early, keeping records of meter readings and arranging insurance or post redirection ahead of time will help avoid last-minute stress on
moving day.
Book your removals
If needed, reserve parking bays well in advance (you can do this via the council website). The Council require at least 2 weeks’ notice so that neighbours can be notified.
Re-direct your post
Fill in the postal form to re-direct your mail (it takes approximately 3 weeks to be actioned) but we don’t recommend you do anything until you’ve exchanged and the completion date is set.
Home/building insurance
Your buyers are required to have building insurance from the point of exchange but we recommend that you do not cancel your own building insurance until the day of completion.
Read Meters
On the day of completion read your meters and log them with your utility providers to avoid being overcharged. We recommend you photograph them so you can clearly see the meter numbers and the meter reading.
Gather all sets of keys
Ensure you have ALL SETS of keys including those that you may have given to friends/family/neighbours/ cleaners etc. Let us know where you are going to leave these in the property – we usually hold a set for viewings that we pass to the buyer(s) on completion.
Time to move on
Together with your solicitor, we will indicate the approximate time that you need to have vacated the property as completions usually happen between 12-3pm. We will not release the keys to your buyers until your solicitor has confirmed receipt of the completion funds. You legally have to be out of the property at this time so be organised and be ready to vacate sooner rather than later on the day of completion. Don’t forget to have your property cleaned/leave it clean for the new owner!
Move out
You’ve done it - now crack open the Champagne!