Your moving house checklist
Moving home can be a difficult juggling act. Our house move checklist can guide you through the steps to make your move stress-free and simple.
Easy steps to plan your move
Here’s everything you need to consider when moving home, in 15 easy steps.
Remember to leave your old property as you would want to find your new property.
Who to tell and when
Here’s a checklist of who you need to tell before you move and those you must tell shortly after.
Consider setting up an An Post mail redirection for peace of mind.
Utilities
Before moving | After moving | |
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Water | ||
Gas | ||
Electricity | ||
Waste Services |
Note: Most utilities services advise a change of address notice no more than 30 days in advance.
TV, broadband and phone
Before moving | After moving | |
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Landline | Mobile phone | |
Broadband | ||
Digital TV |
Note: Most telecoms services advise a change of address notice no more than 30 days in advance.
Financial services
Before moving | After moving | |
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Mortgage provider | Bank accounts | |
Credit cards | ||
Personal loans | ||
Student loans | ||
Car finance | ||
Private pensions | ||
Loyalty or store cards | ||
Savings accounts | ||
Premium bonds |
Insurance
Before moving | After moving | |
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Contents insurance | Life insurance | |
Buildings insurance | Health insurance | |
Travel insurance | ||
Other insurances |
Government offices
Before moving | After moving | |
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Social Security Benefits (DSP) | TV Licence | |
Child benefit | Revenue | |
Local Property Tax (LPT) | Register of Electors |
Entertainment
Before moving | After moving | |
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Newsagent | Streaming services | |
Magazine subscriptions | Library | |
Gym or sports clubs |
Health services
Before moving | After moving | |
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Doctor | ||
Dentist | ||
Optician | ||
Vet |
Travel and transport
Before moving | After moving | |
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Passport | ||
NDLS | ||
Vehicle registration | ||
Breakdown cover | ||
Car insurance | ||
Discount travel cards |
Other
Before moving | After moving | |
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Schools | Professional memberships | |
College/University | Unions | |
Employer | ||
Friends & family |
How much will moving house cost?
Legal & estate agency fees make moving house costly, but there are other expenses to consider. You may also need to factor in these costs:
- Removal firm costs
- Van hire costs
- Professional cleaning (if required)
- New furniture or white goods
- Utility cancellation or connection fees
The actual move can cost as much as €1,000 if you live in a family home, are moving to another part of the country and hire removal men. If you want help with packing up and disassembling your furniture, it will cost even more.
Doing it yourself is cheaper, but may not be the best choice if you are in a house move chain and short of time. The price of hiring a van varies depending on size so it’s worth shopping around for quotes from several firms.
Another cost to watch out for is early termination fees. If you have to change your energy or broadband provider because your new house is in an area not served by them, be careful you are not stung by early exit fees.
It’s worth jotting down all your additional costs, so you don’t end up with a cash shortfall and end up in overdraft or using your credit card.
What happens if your stuff is damaged in transit?
This depends on whether you choose a removal firm who are fully insured or hire a man with a van who is not insured.
If you opt for a fully insured removals firm, then any damage caused by the removal firm will be covered. However, they will suggest that you cover any single items that are especially valuable.
If you are doing it yourself, you will need to check your contents insurance policy to see if you are covered for moving home. If in doubt, call your insurer and inform them of your plans.
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