EasyMove guide
Moving house checklist (UK, 2026)
A calm move is a planned move. Work backwards from your date with this week-by-week checklist so nothing slips through the cracks.
4 weeks before
- Book your man and van
- Declutter and donate/sell what you won’t move
- Start packing things you rarely use
- Order boxes and packing materials
2 weeks before
- Set up Royal Mail redirection
- Notify utilities, council, bank, GP and DVLA
- Confirm parking/access at both ends
- Book time off for moving day
1 week before
- Pack room by room, labelling every box
- Run down the freezer and fridge
- Pack an essentials box (kettle, chargers, documents)
- Confirm your booking and arrival time
Moving day
- Take meter readings at both properties
- Keep valuables and documents with you
- Do a final walk-through of every room
- Check the van is fully loaded before leaving
Moving house — FAQs
How far in advance should I start planning a house move?
Start about 4 weeks out: book your man and van, declutter, and begin packing non-essentials. Two weeks before, redirect your post and notify utilities. The week before, pack the essentials and confirm your booking.
What should I do on moving day?
Keep an essentials box to hand, take meter readings at both properties, do a final walk-through, and check the van is fully loaded before leaving. With a fixed-price man and van, there is nothing to settle up on the day.
Who do I need to tell when I move house?
Update your address with your bank, employer, GP, the council (council tax and electoral roll), the DVLA, your insurers, and set up Royal Mail redirection. Notify your utility and broadband providers of your move date.
Tick off step one — book your van.
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