- Ensure all keys are in a central location, make sure that electricity, gas and water meters have been read and the telephone has been disconnected (or arrangement is made for this). Make sure all taps ar turned off tightly.
- Don't forget to take your pegs off the cloths line!
- If you are leaving a rental property make arrangements to drop keys to the agent/landlord
- Double and triple check that garages, cupboards, under sinks, bathroom cabinets are all empty. Look up! Is there anything on top of cupboards that you have overlooked?
- Turn off the power and water heater at the mains
- If moving with someone with a medical condition ensure that medication or anything they may require is close at hand
- Put out the garbage and recycling bins
- Check the mailbox one last time
- Say "Goodbye" to your old home


