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BEFORE YOU MOVE IN Moving into a new home is an incredibly exciting time and is the final stepping stone before you truly begin to feel settled in your new space. While it might seem like the easiest part of the process, there is a lot that you still need to think about when it comes to making sure your home is ready to live in. We’ve created a checklist for you to mark off each task to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Select a moving company to assist you with the process – while this isn’t necessary, it can save a lot of time and energy, however this is one task you can choose to complete yourself Apply for leave if needed, once you know your moving date Are you leaving a rental property? Make sure you’ve organised end of lease cleaning to be undertaken If you’re leaving a rental property, you’re obliged to provide your landlord with notice of your intention to move out. Refer to your tenancy agreement. Connect electricity Connect internet Connect water
Connect gas Arrange for your utilities to be disconnected from your previous address Redirect all your mail to your new address Change your licence address – this can be done through Access Canberra if you live in the ACT Update your address detail with the Australian Taxation Office Be sure to change your address on the Electoral roll Ensure you’re happy that any defect rectification work has been carried out Collect all the keys to your current home to provide to the next owners or hand back to the landlord
