For a move, what to do shifts across “after contract → the day → after move-in.” Organize and check by timing.
About one month before
- Give notice on your current place (check the notice period in the contract)
- Contract the new place & prepare initial costs
- Book the moving company (earlier is cheaper)
- Dispose of unwanted items / arrange bulky-waste collection
About two weeks to a few days before
- Move-out notification (city office) / postal forwarding
- Utility procedures (stop & start electricity, gas, water)
- Internet line transfer or new application (activation can take time)
- Start packing (from things you don’t use)
On the day
- Drain the fridge and washing machine
- Clean the old place, check for left-behind items, do the walk-through
- Receive keys at the new place, move items in, check for initial defects
After moving in (soon)
- Move-in notification (within 14 days of moving as a guide)
- Change of address on license, My Number, banks, credit cards, etc.
- Update the registered address with your employer and various services
Public procedures, don’t forget
- Move-out / move-in notification (or change-of-address notice)
- My Number address change
- National Health Insurance / pension (if applicable)
Summary
Pin down “when and what” and a move goes calmly. StandUp also offers introductions to partner movers and a full “leave-it-to-us” service. From apartment hunting to moving, we support it all.