Things to do, 1 week before Moving Day.  

 - Sorting: Start sorting through clothes that you will need before and whilst you wait for your belongings to arrive. You can take this as luggage on the plane but check weight restrictions as all airlines differ.

 - Money: Buy travellers cheques and some local currency.

 - Pack: Separate and pack valuable documents and jewellery so you can take this as hand luggage on the plane. Remember to pack enough clothes to live in as it can take months if you are exporting your belongings by sea. Remember also to pack some favourite toys for children; this will help them settle into their new life easier.

 - Readings: Organise for final readings for your Electricity, gas and water.

 - Outside items: Anything outside that you plan to take with you put either inside the garage or in a dry place. There is nothing worse than putting soaking wet outside furniture into a container and may ruin some of your furniture.If you plan to take your lawn mover/strimmer or any petrol run equipment with you, remember to drain the fuel as this is a restricted item

 - Children: Arrange for someone to look after the children on moving day.

 - Plants: Start finding new homes for your house plants as you will not be allowed to take them abroad.