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HANDY HINTS
helpful hints and tips on moving
When relocating to a new country, there are several tasks to remember and to complete in a defined time. Here are a few helpful hints that will go a long way in making your move comfortable and less taxing.
Checklist – Before you leave for new location.
TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE MOVE
Inform the following service providers about your moving program at least 2 months in advance :
- Banks
- Chartered Accountant
- Club Memberships
- Credit Card Companies
- Embassies
- Notify Landlord
- Post Office
- Relatives & Friends
- Schools
- Solicitors
- Tax Department
ONE MONTH BEFORE THE MOVE
- Arrange for pre-move survey
- Back up your personal computer
- Collect school records
- Decide on items that will go by sea or air
- Disposal of redundant items
- International driver's license
- Personal insurance valuation list
- Purchase additional items that you wish to send in the shipment
- Sell car
- Sell plants/ used furniture/ appliances (if you don't intend to take them)
- Travelers cheques
- Visit your doctor/dentist and obtain medical/dental records
- Verify all documentation for the country of destination - resident permits, visa, tickets, passports etc.
DURING THE PRE-MOVE SURVEY
- Discuss customs formalities with the Writer Relocation consultant
- Highlight your plans for all pets
- If you are planning to move electrical appliances, inquire about the voltage at destination
- Indicate high value items requiring special handling
- Mention item not currently present at the home such as newly purchase items or items in storage
- Show the moving consultant the items going by sea, air or storage
- Storage requirements at origin or destination
- Transit Insurance
TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE
- Clean the refrigerator with a strong detergent so as to reduce the chances of mould and mildew beign formed during shipping
- Cancel magazine or newspaper subscriptions
- Dry Cleaning
- Inform the telephone company and electricity / gas/ water authorities
- Reduce/dispose of all frozen/perishable foods
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE MOVE
- Banks
- Banks
- Banks
- Banks
- Banks
- Banks
- Bank record
- Birth/Marriage certificates
- Flight arrangements
- Hotel arrangements
- Identity cards
- Insurance Policy
- International Policy
- International driving license
- Medical and dental records
- Medicines
- Passport
- School records
- Valuables/Jewelry
Have a comfortable journey and a great stay in your new location.
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