Checklist

The day of your move approaches and we are well aware that this is a very busy time for you and your family. Because you already have a lot to worry about, we have prepared a checklist as a reminder.

Perhaps the most important tip we can give you is to start with the preparations on time!

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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO ONCE YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE MOVING

Cancel your rental agreement / sell your home
Arrange rental agreement/mortgage for new home
Inquire about the possibilities of a reimbursement
In some cases, you will be eligible for a particular arrangement. For example, if you receive social benefits, you may be eligible for special assistance. It may also be possible to receive a moving allowance from your employer.
Plan your move
If necessary, arrange a ‘relocation leave’ with your employer
Inquire about potential tax deductions related to your move
Request quotation from moving company, make an appointment with appraiser
Establish definitive moving date
Make agreements with residents of new and old home. For example, about whether or not handing over items such as curtains and upholstery
Measure new home / Are architectural drawings and a map available?
Measure furniture and check whether all pieces fit through the door
Clean the new house. If necessary repaint and have carpeting placed/curtains mounted
Ideal time to compare Internet, telephone and TV
Look around in the neighborhood you are moving to to discover the environment
Purchase a municipal guide and map of the new municipality
Register children with new school and/or day care

Cancel:

Rent and lease contracts
Maintenance contracts
Insurances
Membership library
Membership clubs
Telephone/Internet connection
Newspaper and magazine subscriptions
Cancel cleaning lady/window cleaner

In the new municipality, ask for information on the following matters:

Schools
Doctor
Dentist
Stores
Associations
(Child) care
Family care
Social work
Medical-educational agency
Health centers
Baby-sitter agencies
Public transport
Garbage collection system
Property tax
Regulations on the painting of exteriors
Parking regulations for caravans and the like
Regulations on use balconies
Dog license
Regulations for dogs on leash

4 TO 2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Arrange home insurance and fire/theft insurance
Appointment for gas, water and electricity connection/shutdown
Make a list of who you need to contact/create a directory
Also see the ‘who should I contact’ checklist
Report the move to post.nl or at the post office so that your mail can be forwarded to your new address
Ask friends/family for assistance
Arrange child/pet care on day of move
Have duplicate keys made
Have a nameplate made for your new front door
Return borrowed books
Move contents of chemo box to the appropriate depot
Start cleaning up
Get rid of the stuff you don’t want to take with you to the new home

FINAL 2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Make a digital backup of your photos and hard drive and take it with you in our hand baggage (if possible)
Arrange a parking space for the moving van at both the old and new address (if necessary, consult with neighbors about parking)
Indoor elevator. We ask you to inform the caretaker about your move in advance. This because you will be using the indoor elevator at your old and new address a lot.
Send moving cards/emails
Hand in any savings stamps at local retailers
Consult with your mover before you start packing. After all, he/she has the know-how
Start packing once you receive the moving boxes. Packing takes more time than you might think
Attach a coding sticker (which you will receive from the moving company) on the front of every box Also write down the names of the rooms for which the boxes are intended. Have a shortage of boxes? Contact the moving company
Leave all keys to cupboards etc. The moving company will collect all keys in a dedicated key compartment on the day of the move
Discuss with the moving company on how to best pack fragile items
Roll silverware in blotting paper

THE LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE MOVING

Mark the rooms of the new house (using the same terms as on the coding stickers)
Clean the old house
We recommend you disconnect your equipment and label the wires This way you can easily connect everything again after you arrive at your destination
Washing machine. After using a washing machine, approx. 2 liters of water will remain in the filter. It is therefore important to empty and dry the filter on the evening before the move. Although we can block the drum with packing material, it is better if you fasten the drum using the original transportation braces. In case of a long journey, you can also protect the rubber edges with talcum so they won’t dry out
Remove curtains and other hanging items
Lamps can be removed from ceilings and walls in advance, unless they require special attention from our staff (e.g. a chandelier that must be carefully packed)
Fridge. Don’t forget to turn off the refrigerator in time. A safe margin is 48 hours prior to the move. To prevent mold during long journeys, it is important that you thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the fridge and allow it to dry properly. Don’t forget the filters and treat the rubber edges with talcum so they don’t dry out. During long journeys, it is recommended to place absorbent material in the device. E.g. a nylon stocking with cat litter or coffee grounds
Keep flammable and explosive materials separately. Changes in temperature and pressure can cause leakage or even explosion
Ensure that the packaged food items are closed properly
Arrange for food (simple meals) and drinks (coffee) on the day of the move
Make sure your old garbage containers are clean and empty, if possible together with the waste calendar

LAST DAY BEFOR MOVING

Bring children to their sleepover address
The same applies for pets
Secure the hard disk of your computer
In case you disassemble yourself: take furniture apart. Put the keys in a key compartment and attach to the furniture piece
Say goodbye to your neighbors
Reserve space for the moving van
Leave the chemo box in your old house

THE DAY OF THE MOVE

Separate items you wish to carry as hand luggage
Think of passports, driving licenses, travel documents, medical records, bank and insurance papers, toiletries, toys (stuffed animals)
Put all your keys in your hand luggage
Cash and bank cards in your hand luggage
Check the meter readings
Turn off gas and electricity
Check rooms for forgotten items
Properly close all windows and doors
Give old keys to caretaker/new resident

ARRIVAL IN NEW HOME

Place items in the correct place
Create a habitable room
Connect the fridge and freezer (allow one day of rest before turning on)
Remove transportation braces on washing machine drum
Hang bedroom curtains

AFTER THE MOVE

Contact the moving company about collecting the empty moving boxes and other moving equipment
Change the location in your passport
Change the location on your driving license
Register at the town hall (report your new address within 5 days after moving at the Department of Civil Affairs)
Make sure post is forwarded
Meet the new school, neighbors and the rest of the neighborhood

WHO SHOULD I REPORT MY MOVE TO?

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Family
Friends and acquaintances
Neighbors
Employer and colleagues
(Business) relations
Municipalities
GP
Specialist
Dentist
Health Insurance
Home nursing services
Pension fund
Pharmacy
Church
Notary
Bank
Insurance companies
Insurance brokers
Garage / car dealership
Associations
Veterinarian
Trade union
Schools and training courses
Mail order companies
Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, reading portfolio
Book club
TV program guide
Tax authorities
Central Bureau for Motor Vehicle Tax
Automobile Association
Savings programs (such as Airmiles)
Sports club
Student loan
Chamber of Commerce (in case of a small business, registered with the CoC at your old address)
The new residents of your previous house

EXTRA POINTS OF NOTE IF YOU MOVE ABROAD