Eight to six weeks out
- Shortlist removalists and request itemised quotes.
- Book your date, especially near month end or holidays.
- Ask both buildings for move rules and lift availability.
Five to three weeks out
- Sort parking or permits for both addresses.
- Start packing rooms you use least.
- Arrange electricity, gas, internet and mail redirection.
- Decide on items to sell, donate or dispose of.
Two weeks to one week out
- Confirm crew size, start time and access with the removalist.
- Send the certificate of currency to building management.
- Defrost and clean the fridge if it is moving.
The last 48 hours
- Finish packing everything except a day bag.
- Label boxes by destination room on two sides.
- Keep keys, documents, chargers and medications with you.
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Cite: Sydney Relocators, "Sydney moving checklist: eight weeks to moving day", Removalists in Sydney, reviewed 2026-11-08, https://removalistsinsydney.com.au/moving-checklist-sydney/