Complete Moving Checklist: Your Week-by-Week Relocation Timeline product guide

A well-organised moving checklist turns an overwhelming relocation into a series of manageable steps. Here's a timeline to help you stay on track from booking day to settling in.

4-6 Weeks Before

Book your removalist, especially for interstate moves or peak-season relocations. Start sorting through belongings and decide what to keep, donate or dispose of. Begin collecting packing materials.

2-3 Weeks Before

Confirm your removalist booking details in writing. Start packing non-essential items room by room, labelling boxes clearly with contents and destination room. Notify utility providers, banks and subscription services of your upcoming address change.

1 Week Before

Finish packing everything except daily essentials. Confirm final details with your removalist — access arrangements, parking, lift bookings if applicable. Set aside a "first day" box with essentials for your first night in the new home.

Moving Day

Do a final walkthrough of your old property before the truck leaves. Keep valuables and important documents with you rather than in the truck. Do a thorough walkthrough of your new property as items are unloaded, checking the condition of everything against how it left.

After the Move

Unpack systematically, starting with essential rooms (kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms). Update your address with any remaining services you may have missed. Register with new local services — GP, schools, utilities — as needed.

The Key to a Smooth Move

Staying organised with a clear checklist and timeline takes much of the stress out of relocating. Pair that with a properly credentialed, AFRA-accredited removalist and moving day becomes far more manageable than most people expect.