leanda

Well house sold (SSTC) meds and police checks gone and received so now thinking of things to do before we go, I know this has been asked before so can anyone give me the thread, tried to search but didn't find it...

Our list so far is 1) Cancel milkman
2) Cancel papers
3) Turn off lights


Only joking but you know the kind of things we are thinking of and want to make sure when we get on the plane we have remembered to do everything so if I see a different list I might see something I've not thought of. Thanks

jasper pentop

I have been searching the forum and made my own list, here you go:

tax rebate
ni contributions
copies of all essential documents
collect medical records from doctor
student loans
Pay off any debts
TV license rebate
Sort shipping company
Refs from banks (you will need proof that you are good payers) for rental purposes
Refs from Landlord
Refs from employers
Stop Council tax
Stop Electric, Gas, Water, Phone,
Arrange mail to be forwarded
Change addresses with bank
Close all bank accounts
Convert dosh, open bank account (HSBC) prior
make sure mobile is operative in oz or cancel contract
Organise ALL the keys you have to the house and doors to give to the new people
Register with as many job agencies as possible
Pack you suitcase just before packers come with all the bits you will need when you go
cancel internet
migration baggage allowance
Drivers licence?
Relatives and friends





And

10 weeks before your move, have you ….
Disposed of the things you don’t want to take?

8 weeks before you move, have you …
Started to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of address?
Notified banks, savings accounts, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire purchase and rental companies??
Applied for any necessary visas?

6 weeks before you move, have you …
Arranged for mail to be forwarded?.

4 weeks before you move, have you …
Decided which clothes travel with you?

Tidied up by:
Returning library books

7 days before your move, have you …
Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer
Planned simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
Separated luggage items you need for personal travel
Collected travellers cheques or local currency.

And for moving house:

Have you also…
· Defrosted your refrigerator/freezer and drained all water hoses?
· Disconnected your washing machine and drained water?

· Put aside bits and pieces you don’t want to take?
· Removed Fixtures and fittings from walls?
· Put important items such as passports and tickets into your personal luggage so they are not accidentally packed?
· Washed thoroughly any items that may be of interest to Quarantine/Agriculture,

A few don’ts…
· Don’t fail to advise of any high value items i.e. antiques, furs, or paintings within your household goods. For insurance purposes, a separate valued list is requested.
· Don’t put breakables in drawers
· Don’t store or transport jewelry, money, legal documents, taxation papers, insurance policies or other documents/high value articles. You should keep these items with you.
· Don’t forget to tell us EVERYTHING you want moved. It’s your responsibility to check before the vehicle(s) depart.

Now, one last look around…
· Water heater turned off?
· Main power turned off?
· Gas taps turned off?
· Windows and doors locked?
· Old house keys surrendered?

jasper pentop

PS if you search for Carrianne as a user name, she had about 3 consecutive emails on what to do.... i just scanned them and made my own list

lauralollipop

Hi

thats a very Long list.......

I noticed student loans in there somewhere. Does anyone know what actually happens re student loans, as people have told me that as you are outside the UK tax system, you dont have to pay them. I called student loans company and they said that it was down to me to inform them.......

Thing is you wage wont be as high as UK salary so you might not have to pay them?? Has anyone had experience of leavign student loans behind???

It would be cool if you could, ha,ha!!


thanks

laura

Spinks

Good point I'd like to what happens too... if anyone has a clue

sky

Have a party!!! ... its going to be a long time seeing your friends again so say thanks and cheerio and get lots of photos they're fun to look back on

leanda

Wow thanks for that!!! And yes the party is the one big thing that we won't forget

leanda

Do you fancy giving us a hand on moving day, you are so organised, you mentioned about 50 things we hadn't thought of!!!

elbow

Go and tell your boss to shove his job where the sun don't shine!
If only i were that brave!