Plan the move before the truck arrives
Moving day goes better when the property, people, vehicle, and payments are organised before the first box is lifted. Confirm access times at both properties, whether a truck can enter the gate, where items will be loaded, and who has keys.
Two weeks before moving
- Confirm move date, route, access times, and truck size.
- Ask the new landlord or seller about keys, remotes, gate codes, and handover process.
- Start sorting items into keep, donate, sell, and discard groups.
- Collect boxes, tape, labels, marker pens, bubble wrap, and bags.
- List fragile items, documents, electronics, gas cylinders, and valuables separately.
Moving day checks
| Task | Reason |
|---|---|
| Photograph meter readings | Creates a record for ZESA, water, and handover discussions. |
| Inspect each room | Helps identify damage before or after the move. |
| Keep documents with you | IDs, lease, sale papers, receipts, and keys should not go in a random box. |
| Label by room | Makes unloading faster and reduces lost items. |
| Confirm payment terms | Avoids last-minute disputes with movers or helpers. |
First-night essentials
- Phone chargers, medication, toiletries, towels, bedding, and a change of clothes.
- Basic food, drinking water, kettle, mugs, plates, and a pot.
- Cleaning supplies, bin bags, toilet paper, torch, extension cord, and small toolkit.
- Copies of keys, gate remotes, emergency contacts, and proof of payment.
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