Move home swiftly—without losing the handoffs that matter.

Before you commit: prove the home works

• Re-run the whole budget with rent, deposit, bills, travel and moving cost.
• View the property and record unresolved damage, access, storage, meters and included items.
• Read the tenancy and identify named tenants, bill responsibility, dates, notice and deposit steps.
• Keep holding money, quote terms and promised work in writing.

As soon as it is agreed: assign the handoffs

• Agree the actual move-in and move-out dates before booking transport.
• Name the owner for energy, water, council tax, broadband and any TV licence.
• List large and fragile items, floors, lifts, parking and carry distance before requesting quotes.
• Check old-provider notice periods and broadband lead time.

Seven days to go: remove move-day surprises

• Confirm keys, parking or loading permission and the arrival window.
• Pack a first-night box: medicines, chargers, bedding, toiletries and cleaning basics.
• Photograph valuables and items a mover will handle.
• Prepare address changes, prioritising DVLA records, insurance, employer, bank and electoral registration.

Keys and the next 48 hours: close both homes

• Check the inventory; photograph empty rooms, damage, meters, keys and smoke alarms.
• Send opening and final meter readings.
• Test heating, water, locks and appliances; find the stopcock and consumer unit.
• Return old keys, request the deposit and keep final bills visible until settled.

Primary guidance

Source boundary: PlacePact turns current primary guidance into a planning workflow. It is not legal, financial, property or transport advice; check your agreement, provider and location before acting.

• MoneyHelper moving checklist for private renters
• MoneyHelper change-of-address checklist
• GOV.UK DVLA address change