Moving Out Checklist

Confirm key-return and checkout arrangements, read the inventory and book removals. Tell the relevant organisations about your move according to their processes. Plan cleaning after the main belongings leave, with enough time to check the result.

Empty storage areas, separate items that belong to the property and remove your rubbish appropriately. Keep keys, tenancy records and cleaning correspondence accessible. Avoid packing the basic supplies you still need for the final day.

Check cupboards, appliance contents and every room. Record meter readings where applicable, take dated photographs and collect the keys specified for return. Follow the agreed handover process rather than leaving access arrangements uncertain.

Walk through in the same order as your checklist. Look inside cleared storage and check areas used during the move. Confirm that appliances are empty where required, rubbish has been removed and access is ready for the next appointment. A final review helps catch omissions while you still have time to address them.