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Move Day
Move Day
The day itself. Work in phases, document what matters, and aim for a safe arrival with your essentials — not operational perfection.
Overview
Move day is execution, not decision-making. The work was done in the weeks before; today is about staying calm and working through the day in phases — before leaving, loading, in transit, arrival, and first night. Document meter readings and property condition before you unpack, keep your essentials with you, and measure success by arriving safely with what you need for the first night. Perfection is not the goal; a calm arrival is.
What matters right now
- Work through the day in phases rather than as one overwhelming list
- Photograph meter readings at both old and new properties
- Document the new property's condition before unloading anything
- Keep your essentials box and documents with you, not in the van
- Prioritise a comfortable first night over unpacking everything
Common mistakes
- Treating the whole day as one task instead of manageable phases
- Forgetting to photograph meter readings in the rush
- Unpacking before documenting the property's arrival condition
- Pushing to unpack everything and ending the day exhausted instead of settled