You are moving out, and in all likelihood you’d be
excited, but at the same time have you thought about the complexities you would
face? Quite honestly, very few of us enjoy transfers; be it in Abu Dhabi or
anywhere across the globe, yet everybody loves being in a new place. However,
the eagerness of a different and new place more often than not disappears when
we realize the things that need to be covered when moving out. Subsequently,
why not put in a little extra effort along with the removal company,
by preparing a list to facilitate our moving process ?
Six Weeks: It may sound strange to you. You may be
thinking what is the need to start the preparation six weeks in advance? But
believe me packing is not everybody’s cup of tea. Take a look at all the stuff
you have, and classify them in the items you want, and the ones you want to
discard.
Five Weeks: Once you have sorted all your items,
get all your records and documents photocopied and registered. These could
include your insurance coverage, school and medical records, electricity and
water bills etc.
Three Weeks: Avoid carrying stuff that will not be
needed. It is no point in cluttering the new place with useless items. Remember movingcompanies are going to be charging you as per the number of boxes they
have to pack for you, so the lesser the better for you.
Two Weeks: Confirm your relocation with the new
place. Inform the various service operators about the due dates of your bills.
You may also want to either close or transfer all your bank accounts. Make sure
you pick up all your items from the storage units, if any, and the things you
have loaned. In addition, make arrangements to stop all your utility and
delivery services.
One Week: Pack up your personal luggage
separately; the ones that you will need while travelling. The rest can be
packed and labelled in boxes by the moving company in special
corrugated containers and bubble wraps. Ask for utility connections at your new
home, you don’t want to end up with no light and water on your first day at the
new place. Pack up your medicines. Set aside clothing, toiletry, snacks, and
additional items you will be taking.
One Day Before and On the Day of Move: Make a last
check of every room, closet, attic, and garage. Latch and lock all the windows
and doors.
If you follow the above precisely, you would never go
wrong! Happy Moving.