This will be the third time I’m experiencing moving. First was in Philippines, when my whole family moved from my mum’s hometown to my dad’s – about an hour drive. Then it was my move from Philippines to Australia to be with my husband. Now we’ll be both moving in our own home.

But it is not all about excitement, moving also involves a lot of work and organization! Below are the things in mind:

Moving Currently Owned Items

I’ve been thinking of how to pack items we have and seriously thought this is the main thing we should be concerned about. Turns out there are more important things on the list. With a plan, assuming we’ll be moving before winter, we already packed our thick clothing. Problem is, it is only April and I already need my coat! Current solution: layering. Too lazy to take it out again! Other items that we’re given as a present and those we bought are also packed ready to be loaded on a moving vehicle! We thankfully bought a second hand car with a tow bar and a friend who is willing to lend his trailer. This problem, solved too! The biggest items to move would be my boxing day purchase – a peacock chair; our bed and maybe our wardrobe.

Handover Date

The house is almost finished, final invoice have been paid but handover date is still questionable. One thing is for sure, it will be on a Thursday as they only install appliances on Thursdays. We’ll see today if there will be any update from them as they’re still working on some issue that we want fixed and yes we already gave them the payment. Bank error or maybe my error. I advised bank to hold it ’til further notice. But they didn’t. I should’ve asked for a cheque payment and hold it ourselves instead of the direct debit. Our builder seem true to their words so we’ll see.

Fence

With one neighbor approval to go, our fence is set to be built in two weeks. One of our neighbors somehow doesn’t have the correct address in the council database and we have no idea how to get in touch with them. We’re taking the chance of putting it up and ask them for their share later. If any of you are planning to have fences up to secure your property, get your neighbor’s details as early as possible – lock up stage the latest. You never know what issues that can come up.

Driveway

We didn’t include driveway in our building contract, it’s cheaper to do it separately. But the person doing the driveway for our builder mistakenly started our driveway. He, then, contacted us directly if we want to continue it with him. Price seems reasonable so we went ahead. All prep work have started and he just needed to pour concrete after handover.

Appliances and Furniture

Living room furniture, fridge and washing machine have been bought last January (Australia Day Sale). And all is in the store warehouse, ready for delivery. Only concern is timing them to be delivered before concrete is poured so it’s easy to get into the house.

NBN

Our area has been connected with NBN recently and we’ll contact a provider after handover. Hoping it won’t take more than 30 days.. You know what they say these days, a house is not a home without internet connection!

Rubbish Bins

We need to order rubbish bins from the council. As you can see with this post, I am sort of a planner type of woman. Because bins are important! haha Once we get a handover date, I’ll order them online. It takes 5 business days for the delivery.

Curtains, Mailbox, House Number, Clothesline, Antenna, etc.

These are the things we need. Not necessarily on the first day but maybe on the first month. They’re not included on our contract as well. After all these essentials are ticked off the list, it’ll be an exciting decorating journey 😉