Once you’ve gone through the rigmarole of finding and buying a property, it’s time to arrange the actual move.

There are still many important things to remember and it is worth sitting down at least a month prior to your moving date and making a list of things to remember.

The following is an example checklist for the month preceding your move.

Four weeks before you move:

• Get quotes from removal firms and book in your delivery slot
• Notify Gas/Electric/Water/Phone/Internet companies of your moving date
• Start packing things which you won't need before moving in
• Arrange for your post to be redirected

One week before your move:

• Confirm date and time with removal company
• Settle bills on existing property
• Check that the keys are going to be available on the day

On the day:

• Brief the removal men - show them around the house
• Check you have left nothing behind
• Lock up
• Collect keys for your new home