One Month + Before the
Move
- Review
your relocation package if you have one, and
determine what expenses will be paid by your
company
- Start a
log of moving expense receipts (some may be tax
deductible)
- Get
written estimates from at least 2 moving
companies, including their written commitment of
pickup and delivery dates. Get references.
Check the limits of insurance they offer, and if
it covers replacement cost. Purchase
additional insurance if necessary
- Arrange
for storage facility, if you plan to store any
contents. Again, check insurance
- Arrange
transport service for pets or vehicles if needed
-
Complete a change of address form with the Post
Office to re-route mail
-
Organize all important documents in a fire-safe
box. Some things you want to include are
school records, home purchase/sale papers, will,
marriage/divorce papers, pet documents,
financial records, stock certificates, National
Insurance cards, birth certificates, and
passports
- Give
notice of resignation to any clubs,
organizations or volunteer activities you belong
to
- Cancel
newspaper subscriptions
- Arrange
for hotels, hire cars or temporary housing as
needed
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