Welcome to Relocation Services - Relocation Tips and Hints

Approx. 8 Weeks Before Moving - Financial/Legal (notify in writing)
Bank (including Bankcard and children's accounts)
Building Society (Loan and Savings accounts)
Credit Union
Age/Invalid/Repatriation Pensions (Centrelink/Repatriation Departments)
Child Allowance (Centrelink)
Public Library
Life Assurance Companies (Quote Policy No.)
Property Insurance Company (Contents - Quote Policy No.)
Car Insurance Company (Quote Policy No.)
Any other insurances (children's accident, etc.)
Medicare
Health Fund
Hire Purchase companies
Credit Cards (Diners Club, Store Accounts etc.)
Motor Registry - a. car registration b. driver's licence
Electoral Office (address in telephone directory)
Local Police (if you have any driving summonses etc. pending, or if you are a witness in a case etc.)
Shares & Investments, Government Bonds etc.
Solictor
Accountant

Approx. 7 Weeks Before Moving - Personal/Social
Employers of all working household members
Apprenticeship Commission (if applicable)
Preschool/Schools/Tafe etc. (Get records - and when children change school, you need an official transfer from the Principal of the old school.)
Doctor - Get family records and prescriptions
Dentist - Get family records and prescriptions
Hospital (if you are an outpatient etc.)
Baby Health Centre - Get records of medical history and immunisations
Veterinarian - Get records of your pet's medical history and immunisations
Social Clubs
Children's Activities (Scouts, Ballet etc.)
Sporting Clubs (whether a player or a member)
Neighbours
Relations
Friends (use your Christmas Card list)
Other

Approx. 5 Weeks Before Moving - Housekeeping
Make a list of everything to be moved
Have a garage sale or charity donation of everything not to be moved
Get estimates from several moving companies and select your mover
Arrange form of payment with your mover
Start packing
Check with your employer to find out what moving expenses they will pay (if applicable)
Service power mowers, snowmobiles, etc.
Prevent loss of your valuables during move by moving them to a safe deposit box
Have motor vehicles serviced
Empty your freezer and plan use of foods
Defrost the freezer and clean refrigerator. Use baking soda or vanilla essence to dispel odours
Set aside operating manuals and instruction on the home you are leaving or the new buyer or tenant.
Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.
Clean rugs and carpets before moving
Separate and pack personal and family needs for travelling
Organise at least one room in the house for packers and movers to work freely
Plan for special needs of children and pets
Don't forget to remove valuables from the safe deposit box before moving day so they aren't left behind.
Milkman (with date of last delivery required)
Newsagent (with date of last delivery required)
Electricity Dept (with dates of "off" at old address and "on" at new address)
Gas Company (with dates of "off" at old address and "on" at new address)
Telephone Company/s (with dates of "off" at old address and "on" at new address including mobile phones)
Post Office (pay monthly fee for redirection of mail)
Subscription Services (magazine, journal, wine clubs, book clubs etc.)
Internet Service Provider

On Moving Day
Plan to spend the entire day at the house. Don't leave until the movers have gone.
Carry jewellery and valuable documents yourself, or use registered mail.
Stay with the mvoing van dirver to oversee the inventory
Tell packers and/or drivers about fragile or precious items
Do a final tour of the entire house - double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty
Double check with the driver to make certain the moving company reocrds show the correct delivery address and date of delivery. Give driver phone numbers eg: a neighbour, your mobile number, and a phone number in your new community to contact you in case of a problem.
Get complete routing information fromt he driver and phone numbers where you can call the driver or company while en route.
Lock all doors and windows. Advise your real estate agent and neighbours that the house is empty.
Leave all keys with the new owner, real estate agent or neighbour
Let close friends and relatives know your route, including overnight stops.

After you arrive
Check on service of electricity, phone gas etc. at new address
Check hot water service is working
Obtain phone numbers for emergencies, such as fire, police, ambulance and nearest hospital
Have new address recorded on driver's licence or obtain a new one
Register your car after arrival in a new state, to avoid penalty
Register children in school
Register to vote


		*Helping You Relocate Anywhere In Australia*
	Relocating Tips and Hints Approx. 8 Weeks Before Moving - Financial/Legal (notify in writing) Bank (including Bankcard and children's accounts) Building Society (Loan and Savings accounts) Credit Union Age/Invalid/Repatriation Pensions (Centrelink/Repatriation Departments) Child Allowance (Centrelink) Public Library Life Assurance Companies (Quote Policy No.) Property Insurance Company (Contents - Quote Policy No.) Car Insurance Company (Quote Policy No.) Any other insurances (children's accident, etc.) Medicare Health Fund Hire Purchase companies Credit Cards (Diners Club, Store Accounts etc.) Motor Registry - a. car registration b. driver's licence Electoral Office (address in telephone directory) Local Police (if you have any driving summonses etc. pending, or if you are a witness in a case etc.) Shares & Investments, Government Bonds etc. Solictor Accountant Approx. 7 Weeks Before Moving - Personal/Social Employers of all working household members Apprenticeship Commission (if applicable) Preschool/Schools/Tafe etc. (Get records - and when children change school, you need an official transfer from the Principal of the old school.) Doctor - Get family records and prescriptions Dentist - Get family records and prescriptions Hospital (if you are an outpatient etc.) Baby Health Centre - Get records of medical history and immunisations Veterinarian - Get records of your pet's medical history and immunisations Social Clubs Children's Activities (Scouts, Ballet etc.) Sporting Clubs (whether a player or a member) Neighbours Relations Friends (use your Christmas Card list) Other Approx. 5 Weeks Before Moving - Housekeeping Make a list of everything to be moved Have a garage sale or charity donation of everything not to be moved Get estimates from several moving companies and select your mover Arrange form of payment with your mover Start packing Check with your employer to find out what moving expenses they will pay (if applicable) Service power mowers, snowmobiles, etc. Prevent loss of your valuables during move by moving them to a safe deposit box Have motor vehicles serviced Empty your freezer and plan use of foods Defrost the freezer and clean refrigerator. Use baking soda or vanilla essence to dispel odours Set aside operating manuals and instruction on the home you are leaving or the new buyer or tenant. Remember arrangements for TV and antenna. Clean rugs and carpets before moving Separate and pack personal and family needs for travelling Organise at least one room in the house for packers and movers to work freely Plan for special needs of children and pets Don't forget to remove valuables from the safe deposit box before moving day so they aren't left behind. Milkman (with date of last delivery required) Newsagent (with date of last delivery required) Electricity Dept (with dates of "off" at old address and "on" at new address) Gas Company (with dates of "off" at old address and "on" at new address) Telephone Company/s (with dates of "off" at old address and "on" at new address including mobile phones) Post Office (pay monthly fee for redirection of mail) Subscription Services (magazine, journal, wine clubs, book clubs etc.) Internet Service Provider On Moving Day Plan to spend the entire day at the house. Don't leave until the movers have gone. Carry jewellery and valuable documents yourself, or use registered mail. Stay with the mvoing van dirver to oversee the inventory Tell packers and/or drivers about fragile or precious items Do a final tour of the entire house - double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty Double check with the driver to make certain the moving company reocrds show the correct delivery address and date of delivery. Give driver phone numbers eg: a neighbour, your mobile number, and a phone number in your new community to contact you in case of a problem. Get complete routing information fromt he driver and phone numbers where you can call the driver or company while en route. Lock all doors and windows. Advise your real estate agent and neighbours that the house is empty. Leave all keys with the new owner, real estate agent or neighbour Let close friends and relatives know your route, including overnight stops. After you arrive Check on service of electricity, phone gas etc. at new address Check hot water service is working Obtain phone numbers for emergencies, such as fire, police, ambulance and nearest hospital Have new address recorded on driver's licence or obtain a new one Register your car after arrival in a new state, to avoid penalty Register children in school Register to vote