Senior moves, with time to decide what comes with you
Moving to a smaller home or a different living environment involves more than changing address. Start with the belongings you want to keep and the people you want involved.
- Decide which belongings come with you
- Discuss packing and assembly
- Coordinate with family if you wish
- Know who is doing each task
What to share with your request
- The new layout and furniture you definitely want to take.
- The help you or your family will organise.
- Access arrangements and any moving requirements at the new residence.
- The belongings you need within reach on the first day.
Your choices come first
A floor plan helps establish which furniture will fit. Separate belongings into those going to your new home, to family, into storage or elsewhere. Allow space for these decisions before packing begins.
Ask about packing, transport and agreed furniture assembly. Involve a relative or another contact if you wish. Decide who can communicate decisions on your behalf and keep changes in one shared list.
Make the preparation manageable
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Work through one room at a time
List what is moving and label belongings with other destinations separately. Keep undecided items apart.
- 02
Agree who will help
Decide who sorts, packs and coordinates. Include the support you need in your quote request.
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Plan for the first day
Identify which furniture should be positioned first. Keep personal essentials and important documents separate.
Practical questions
Can a family member coordinate the move?
Yes, if you want them to. Nominate one contact and make clear which arrangements they can agree on your behalf.
What if some furniture will not fit?
Measure the available space and decide before moving day where those items should go. Storage or a separate delivery can be included as an additional request.
Can clearing the previous home be included?
You can request house clearance as a separate task. Define what stays, what may be removed and the condition in which the property needs to be left.
Discuss the support you need
Tell us about your new home and who is involved in the preparation. The conversation starts with your circumstances.