Moving Tips
Moving home in Leeds? Here's how to make it seamless.
Well done on finding your new place! Whether you’re moving across the city or into your first rental, the process can be thrilling — but also a little chaotic. At Care4Properties, trusted estate agents in Leeds, we’ve helped countless clients find the right property to rent and know exactly what you’ll need to make your move stress-free.
Moving Timeline Checklist
1–2 Months Before the Move
- Choose your move-in date and notify your landlord
- Begin decluttering and packing
- Book a reliable removal service
- Inform utility providers, internet, and phone companies
- Use Royal Mail’s redirection service to update your address
2 Weeks Before
- Pack non-essentials
- Cancel or transfer newspaper/magazine subscriptions
- Confirm moving details with your removal company
2 Days Before: Final Prep Checklist
- Pack a first-day essentials box (toiletries, chargers, cutlery, kettle, cleaning items)
- Safely store valuables and important documents
- Defrost and clean the fridge
- Pick up your new keys from your estate agent
- Complete all packing and label each box by room
- Charge your phone fully
- Do a final sweep of cupboards, basement, and storage areas
On Moving Day
Take final meter readings at both properties and pass on key information to new owners (stopcock, fuse box, thermostat). Place boxes in their designated rooms to make unpacking easier, then make a last tour of your old property.
After You’ve Moved In
Register your new address on the electoral roll
Submit meter readings to utility providers
Relax, unwind, and enjoy your new home!
When you opt to rent a property in Leeds , Care4Properties—your trusted letting agent in Leeds is always here to assist you every step of the way, from finding a property to relocation support.
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