1. Get a headstart
Many weeks before moving in
Make a folder on your computer, get a folder, organise documents.
Let us know that you are renting your property to keep abreast of its estimated value and to monitor market trends in your local area.
Avoid paying rent on two places by ensuring you give the proper notice period. This can be found on your lease agreement, or you can contact your landlord or agent direct.
Preparing a moving budget can help you make decisions on expenses, as well as deal with surprise hidden costs. Make a list of everything you need to spend money on, from removalists to packing boxes.
Before you start packing, it’s important to declutter your current home and sell on, donate or throw away what you no longer need. This will help you avoid dragging unnecessary items to the new place.
Do you need a removalist? Or will you manage the move alone (with a little help from friends). Some delicate items will require a professional to move. Now is the time to enlist the help you need and book them in.
Insurance gives you peace of mind and helps you enjoy your new home more. Contents insurance covers the things that matter, giving you the confidence to get on with life.
In order to get your bond back, a good rule of thumb is to leave the property in the same condition as when you moved in, less wear and tear. So start making any repairs you need to on your existing property.
Power your new home with good energy. Find an energy plan that suits you and sign up in less than 5 minutes with Origin.
2. Preparing
Few weeks before moving in
New house, fresh start. Find an energy plan that suits you and power your new home with good energy.
Moving house is easy
with Origin >
Start the cleanup to your current property. In most instances, your landlord may also require you to book professional cleaners, especially if you have carpet areas. Check your lease agreement if unsure.
Are your utilities pre-packaged? do you have option to choose your own? these are important questions to consider when confirming.
Much like power, you don’t want to be without internet on night one in your new home. Optus offers a range of great value 4G, 5G and nbn Home Internet plans, so now could be a good time to look for a better deal.
Avoid the risk of paying extra for removalists by delivering any newly purchased furniture and appliances to the new address, such as your fridge, washing machine and lounge suites.
3. Moving
The week(s) of moving in
Make sure you’ve got everything with you, and everything has been returned to the state you found it in.
Insurance gives you peace of mind and helps you enjoy your new home more. Contents insurance covers the things that matter, giving you the confidence to get on with life.
When you leave your current place, be sure to document the condition of the property and take photos to have on file should you need them. This is a crucial step to ensure you get your bond back.
4. Settling in
1 week after your move
Moving can be tough and it’s important to give yourself a pat on the back. Crack open the champagne and have a mini celebration before the big party.
Assess the property for any damages and make sure both you and landlord agree to current state of property.
Change the address on your driver’s license, bank mail and redirect any post you have that you haven’t received. Australia post offers a stress-free option to redirect mail when they receive it from their office, saving the time and money required to redirect mail from your old home.
5. Now you’ve settled
A few weeks after your move
Personalise your new home and still get your bond back.
This is the fun part! You won’t be able to renovate, but you can have some fun updating homewares, rearranging furniture and hanging artworks (with non-stick adhesive hooks!).
If your home move has made you realise you’re in need of some new furniture, now is the time to upgrade.
Track your property to get property price estimation. Renovated recently? Update your property any renovation changes to get new price estimation.
1. Get a headstart
Many weeks before moving in
Make a folder on your computer, get a folder, organise documents.
Let us know that you are renting your property to keep abreast of its estimated value and to monitor market trends in your local area.
Preparing a moving budget can help you make decisions on expenses, as well as deal with surprise hidden costs. Make a list of everything you need to spend money on, from removalists to packing boxes.
Before you start packing, it’s important to declutter your current home and sell on, donate or throw away what you no longer need. This will help you avoid dragging unnecessary items to the new place.
Do you need a removalist? Or will you manage the move alone (with a little help from friends). Some delicate items will require a professional to move. Now is the time to enlist the help you need and book them in.
Insurance gives you peace of mind and helps you enjoy your new home more. Contents insurance covers the things that matter, giving you the confidence to get on with life.
Repair your existing property for the new owners according to the contract of their sale. If something is broken when you sold it, you won’t need to repair it.
Power your new home with good energy. Find an energy plan that suits you and sign up in less than 5 minutes with Origin.
2. Preparing
Few weeks before moving in
New house, fresh start. Find an energy plan that suits you and power your new home with good energy.
Moving house is easy
with Origin >
Start the cleanup to your current property. In most instances, your landlord may also require you to book professional cleaners, especially if you have carpet areas. Check your lease agreement if unsure.
Are your utilities pre-packaged? do you have option to choose your own? these are important questions to consider when confirming.
Much like power, you don’t want to be without internet on night one in your new home. Optus offers a range of great value 4G, 5G and nbn Home Internet plans, so now could be a good time to look for a better deal.
Avoid the risk of paying extra for removalists by delivering any newly purchased furniture and appliances to the new address, such as your fridge, washing machine and lounge suites.
Do you have plans for renovations? Some jobs are best started before you move into the house, for example repainting, updating bathrooms and altering floorplans.
How to balance moving and renovating at the same time >https://www.realestate.com.au/advice/how-to-balance-moving-and-renovating-at-the-same-time/?page=rea:advice:post&element=moving_checklist
Make sure your appliances are still working, for example, smoke alarm, stove, air conditioner, etc.
Pack a ‘survival’ kit for your first night and plan to carry important stuff on you, like any tools for setting up furniture… and wine for afterwards!
You’ll need to give your utility providers plenty of notice of your leaving, so that they can organise final meter readings.
3. Moving
The week(s) of moving in
Make sure you’ve got everything with you, and everything has been returned to the state you found it in.
Insurance gives you peace of mind and helps you enjoy your new home more. Contents insurance covers the things that matter, giving you the confidence to get on with life.
When you leave your current place, be sure to document the condition of the property and take photos to have on file should you need them. This is a crucial step to ensure you get your bond back.
4. Settling in
Few weeks after moving in
Moving can be tough and it’s important to give yourself a pat on the back. Crack open the champagne and have a mini celebration before the big party.
Change the address on your driver’s license, bank mail and redirect any post you have that you haven’t received. Australia post offers a stress-free option to redirect mail when they receive it from their office, saving the time and money required to redirect mail from your old home.
5. Now you’ve settled
A few weeks after your move
Personalise your new home and still get your bond back.
This is the fun part! You won’t be able to renovate, but you can have some fun updating homewares, rearranging furniture and hanging artworks (with non-stick adhesive hooks!).
If your home move has made you realise you’re in need of some new furniture, now is the time to upgrade.
Track your property to get property price estimation. Renovated recently? Update your property any renovation changes to get new price estimation.
