Moving checklist

Turn your move into a sequence of decisions.

Start with the route, belongings and timing, then work through quotation, preparation and receiving arrangements. This checklist follows moving milestones so you can adapt it to your circumstances without relying on a fixed countdown.

Origin and destinationI know the collection and delivery locations, including any access constraints.Timing and flexibilityI have a target collection period and know when I can receive delivery.Inventory and packingI have a working list of what is moving and what needs packing.Documents and item checksI have confirmed the document and item requirements for my route.Quote scope and protectionI have checked inclusions, exclusions and the applicable protection terms.Arrival and storageI know whether my home will be ready or whether storage is needed.

What should you establish before requesting quotes?

Build a moving brief that another person can understand without guessing. Record what you know and flag open questions, especially the destination address, access and delivery window.

Collection and destination locations, including any likely changes.
A room-by-room inventory, with quantities and photographs where useful.
Items needing preparation, special handling or an acceptance check.
Your collection window, personal travel dates and earliest receiving date.

For a small shipment, use the item list in our quote request form. Treat its volume as an estimate to support assessment.

What should you resolve before booking?

Resolve the scope questions that could change the work or price. Use the same brief to compare quotations, and keep clarifications in writing.

Booking decisions and the record to retain
Decision	Question to answer	Keep this record
Packing	Who prepares each part of the shipment?	Packing scope and responsibilities
Transport	Which arrangement and schedule assumptions apply?	Transport description and estimated milestones
Arrival	Is the home ready or is storage needed?	Receiving plan or storage scope
Conditions	How are changes and additional work handled?	Quotation, booking conditions and clarifications

What should happen before collection?

Check the inventory again after sorting your belongings. Set aside items travelling with you, identify what stays behind and confirm the packing and property-access arrangements.

Complete the document and item checks requested for your actual shipment. Requirements differ by destination and circumstance; use the relevant authorities and coordinator’s instructions rather than treating a general checklist as approval.

Follow each item from assessment to collection

01Identify
Item, quantity and condition
02Prepare
Agreed wrapping, packing or dismantling
03Record
Label linked to the collection inventory

The item description, preparation instructions and inventory record should refer to the same belongings. Confirm who completes each action.

Our packing guidance explains how preparation should connect to the collection inventory.

What remains while the shipment is travelling?

Keep your contact details and receiving arrangements current. Understand the next expected milestone and which dates still depend on transport, release or delivery availability.

If the home or access changes, tell the coordinator before the delivery appointment is arranged. Use the delivery-day guide to prepare the room plan, recipient and checks.

Your international move, clearly managed.

Start with your locations, timing and what you’re taking.

Plan your move