Settlement fast approaching – things to consider!

Relocating to Vienna or Graz can be very exciting as you imagine the adventures you will experience as you explore your new city. When your moving date draws closer, making the right preparations can ensure that your relocation will be smooth and successful. Here is a checklist of things to do as your moving date approaches.

Two to three weeks before your big move

1. Schedule with your mover.

Since you will be moving to fully furnished apartments in Vienna or Graz, you won’t have to worry about moving your furniture and other belongings to your new shared living home. However, you will need to move your items from your current home to a storage facility.

Make sure to schedule to have your belongings moved into storage a couple of days before you leave. If there are items you are unsure of whether they can be transported by your mover, ask in advance. Asking your mover about these items can give you time to make other arrangements to transport them to your storage unit.

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2. Schedule your utilities to be disconnected.

Make sure to call your gas, electric, cable, water, trash, and internet companies to disconnect your utilities at your old apartment or home. After you move out, you do not want to pay for utilities at your old home.

3. Stop buying groceries.

When you reach two to three weeks before your relocation to Graz or Vienna, you should stop buying groceries. Be creative with what you make, and try to use up as much as possible. You don’t want to have a lot of groceries that you have to throw away. If you do end up having non-perishable goods left, plan to donate them to a local food pantry the day before your move.

4. Organize your belongings.

Sorting through and organizing your belongings two to three weeks before your move can make packing them for storage easier. Collect and organize packing tape, markers, sturdy moving boxes, and other items together so that you can find them easily when you need them.

5. Compile a list of services that will need an updated address.

Type up and print a list of all of the services that will need your new address. This list should include magazine subscriptions, insurance providers, your bank, and other similar services.

6. Begin deep-cleaning your current home or apartment.

If you rent an apartment, you will want to leave it in tip-top shape so that you can avoid damage charges and get your deposit back. Thoroughly clean every room and appliance in your home, making sure to clean the oven, stove, glass, carpet, and fixtures. Use a carpet shampooer, and make sure that you leave your apartment in the condition it was in when you moved into it.

One week before your big move

1. Schedule your move-out inspection.

You should schedule a move-out inspection with your landlord about a week before your planned move. Completing a walk-through with your landlord can help you to challenge any damages that they claim that you caused. Make sure to photograph everything to document the condition in which you leave your apartment. Replace burned-out lightbulbs and make sure everything is working properly. Keep the pictures that you took when you moved in for comparison purposes if your landlord claims that you caused damage that already existed when you moved in.

2. Gather your travel documents.

Gather all of your travel documents, and keep them in a safe place. You should have your passport, airline tickets, train tickets, insurance information, and other items you will need.

3. Notify your credit card companies and bank.

Make sure to call your bank and credit card companies to tell them that you will be moving to Vienna or Graz . Calling your companies can prevent credit freezes when you try to use your cards in your new city.

4. Start packing.

You will not need to pack many things to take with you to your CoLivi apartment in Graz or Vienna since it comes with everything you will need. Pack your clothing and personal items in a suitcase, and prepare what you will need to take with you on the plane or train in your carry-on bag. Start packing your items for storage so that they will arrive safely.

Packing tips

Correctly packing your items for storage can make your life much easier when you return from Graz or Vienna. Use medium-sized, sturdy packing boxes. Clearly label each box with what it contains. Photograph any furniture to document its condition before your move. Color code and label boxes for the rooms in which the contents belong.

Following this simple checklist can make your relocation to Vienna or Graz much easier. Instead of worrying about forgotten tasks, you can immediately start enjoying your new city.

 

 

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