THE GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME
Step 12 – Get Ready to Move
After you have exchanged contracts and paid a deposit the property is about to become your home. You now have about 4-6 weeks before your house settles unless you agreed otherwise. So let’s get organised and ready to move…
Moving checklist
For a guide on what to do a month before, week before, day before and thereafter, click here for a moving house checklist.
Removalists
The best way of finding a good removalist is to get a referral. Failing that, you can find a removalist via the internet or the Yellow Pages. Using the internet is a very quick and efficient way to research the range of services offered by each company.
Most removalists have a free online quote service, where all you have to do is enter all your details, and a quote will be emailed to you within 24 to 48 hours. You might want to get between 3 or 4 quotes before choosing a removalist.
Day prior to settlement - final property inspection
It is wise to visit the property for a final property inspection to make sure that it is clean and that all fixtures and fittings that were sold as part of the sale are still there e.g. dishwasher, TV antenna etc. If it’s not in the contract of sale, don’t assume it will be there when you move in! If there are any issues with the state of the house on final inspection, your solicitor/conveyancer may be able to help you resolve these issues. Make sure you resolve all issues prior to settlement.
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