Template for moving home
Shared moving checklist: free online template
Moving home involves many connected tasks. This template separates preparation, admin, moving day and settling in, so everyone involved can see progress and tick off their part of the move.
Ready-to-copy structure
Template contents
Four to eight weeks before
- Set the moving date
- Coordinate handover appointments
- Ask friends or movers for help
- Book a van or trailer
- Sort, donate or sell unwanted items
Admin and address changes
- Arrange utilities and internet
- Set up mail forwarding
- Tell insurers about the new address
- Record final meter readings
- Check the deposit and handover paperwork
One week before
- Label boxes by room
- Pack important documents separately
- Plan food and fridge contents
- Arrange parking for the moving vehicle
- Set aside tools and cleaning supplies
Moving day
- Photograph meter readings
- Load furniture and boxes
- Document key handover
- Set up essential items first
- Arrange food and drinks for helpers
After the move
- Complete required local registration
- Update important services with the new address
- Record defects and remaining jobs
- Unpack boxes gradually
- Finish cleaning the old home
How to use this template
Start this template directly
- Start the templateCreate a private list with the prepared structure in one step.
- Share the right linkInvite others with the edit link when they should contribute.
- Adjust togetherAdapt tasks and structure to your plans.
Tips for this list
- Add an owner directly to a task title, for example “Lea: collect the van”.
- Do not put document numbers or login details in the list.
- Only share the edit link with people who should actually change tasks.