List all of your moving expenses, as some may be tax deductible or claimable from your company.
Confirm the pick-up and delivery dates for the move.
Check that your move is adequately insured and read and understand the terms & conditions.
Arrange storage if the goods are not to be shipped immediately (perhaps due to delays in your travel plans etc)
Arrange for storage insurance (as this may not be covered in your standard moving insurance policy)
Arrange transport services for your pets (as they always need extra special care).
Check with your removal contractor regarding the options for your vehicle transport.
Contact your bank and arrange transfer or closure of your bank accounts.
Empty any safe deposit boxes.
Notify the postal service that you are moving and request that they re-direct your mail to your new address.
Notify any child care services with a proper notice of withdrawal.
Contact schools and arrange for transfer of student records.
Contact any tutors, gardeners, cleaners etc that you will no longer require their services
Contact your doctors for medical records and possible referrals to a new physician at your destination.
Modify your insurance policies on property, vehicles and medical services where required.
Separate all-important records and travel documents needed prior to delivery, from items to be moved.
Give adequate notice to clubs, organisations or volunteer activities you belong to.
Cancel or redirect newspapers and magazine subscriptions.
Arrange for hotels, rental cars or temporary housing required during the move process.

Determine what you really wish to take with you.
Hold a garage sale or contact a charity to take the items you do not want.
Remember to clean out Club, Gym and School Lockers.
Collect all dry cleaning, alteration and repair items.
Arrange for disconnection of utilities such as electricity, gas and telephone.
Start packing items you need to take with you on your trip, together with your jewellery and small valuable items.
Retrieve or return any borrowed items.
Give away or start consuming existing stocks of canned food and perishables.
Give away or start consuming (responsibly) any alcohol. Import duties and restrictions may apply at destination.
Enter the items to be moved via our online quote page. This will also give you an approximate insurance value.

Double check with OSS that all dates are confirmed.
Confirm vehicle and pet travel dates and times.
Confirm hotel, car rental and overseas temporary accommodation.
Give away unused contents of deep freezer, allow to defrost and clean to minimise odours on arrival.
After all your items have been packed and removed from the residence, arrange for cleaners to arrive.
Double check all items against our survey inventory to ensure all items are listed.
Advise OSS if any items have been sold or given as gifts since the survey.
Return the completed OSS Movecover Insurance application form to your OSS representative.
Arrange for voice mail/recording on your current telephone number so callers know where to find you.
Take pictures of all furniture, paintings and works of art.
Prepare a survival kit with items you may need at short notice.

Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator ready for it to be packed.
Convert your local currency to ensure you can pay for incidentals on arrival in the country of your destination.
Close Bank accounts if you have not already done so and watch out for any last minute transactions!
Moving day (the move process may take 2 to 3 days depending on the size of your shipment)
 If packing is estimated to take longer than 1 day, movers will pre-pack cartons and commence 'export-wrapping' furniture not required overnight.
Movers will finish 'export-wrapping' and load your personal effects into your shipping container.
Double check with your moving co-ordinator that all instructions regarding shipping details and/or storage are clearly understood.
Clean your home or have cleaners do this for you.
Check all power and water has been turned off and hand your keys to the appropriate person.