Tools: Moving List

Dear Customer,

Sometimes, leaving your home and moving to a new one is not always a very pleasant experience since it can hide a lot of surprises. Many people cannot realise that moving can be a very complicated activity, and it can cause a million of problems to them even after their settlement to the new property. Damaged or lost furniture because of a bad selection of a moving agent, extremely expensive relocation costs because of delay in booking a moving company, forgotten or misplaced personal records are just a few problems one can anticipate with moving, and the list can go on and on.

After a few of our customers have moved to Cyprus, especially from UK, we have reached a point that we learned a few things about moving and the most important of all is organising your move.

Below is a checklist of what you need to do ahead of time in order for you to have a smooth moving. Some of the points might not suit you, but they might give you a clue of what to do with something else.

• Get price estimates for different moving agents and examine different options.


• If you are interested, contact the Revenue Office to determine what moving expenses are tax deductible. Remember to save receipts!


• Determine, from employer, which relocation expenses and vendors are covered under company relocation policy.


• Notify current landlord of intention to move.


• Investigate childcare facilities in the new city.


• Obtain school information in the new city. Arrange for transfer of school records.


• Start to use things you can't move such as frozen food or hazardous / flammable materials.

• Gather information about your new city via online city guides or local newspapers' web sites.


• Consider holding a garage sale or place ads in the newspaper to sell items you do not want to move.


• Make a list of friends, family and everyone else you need to notify about your move.


• Contact schools, doctors, dentists, accountants, and veterinarians to obtain copies of personal records.

• Determine if you will need self-storage for some of your belongings.


• Obtain change of address forms.


• Send change of address cards to friends, families, magazine subscriptions, etc.


• Arrange to have your utilities (gas, electric, oil, water, phone, cable TV, trash) turned off at your current residence and turned on at your new residence.


• Contact insurance companies and arrange for new auto, home or renter's insurance coverage.


• Purchase packing material and start packing things you won't need until after the move.


• Determine furniture that you will need to buy or rent.


• Arrange interim housing if your new home will not be ready when you arrive into town.

• Arrange to open a bank account in your new area.


• Make travel arrangements / plan driving route to new residence.


• Arrange for transportation of your pets.


• Secure rental car if necessary.

• Check and service your automobile if you will be travelling a long distance.


• Consult with current and future landlord for any special requirements that need to be taken care of.


• Secure accommodations for the night before you move.

• Finish most of your packing.


• Return any borrowed items, collect any items you have loaned to other people.


• Give away items you don't plan on moving (i.e., plants).

• Defrost your refrigerator and freezer if moving a long distance.


• Pack an "essentials box" with items you will need immediately at your new home.


• Call truck rental company or mover to reconfirm your reservation and arrival time.

• Finish any last minute packing.

• Check home to make sure nothing important will be left behind.

• Stay overnight in a hotel, or with family/friends.

• Get a good night's rest!

Moving Day
Remember airline tickets, charge cards and other essentials.

We wish you a nice and safe trip to Cyprus!