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Moving home checklist

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There's a lot to juggle when you're moving home, but the right checklist can help you stay one step ahead.

Whether you're already with Alinta Energy or joining us at your new place, here's everything you need to organise, plan and tick off for a smooth, stress-free move.

6-8 weeks before moving

  • Organise your move early

  • Book a removalist or moving truck to lock in your preferred date.
  • Let your real estate agent or landlord know your planned move-out date.
  • Start decluttering — donate, sell or recycle anything you don't want to take with you.
  • Make pet care arrangements, such as boarding or setting up a quiet, safe space for moving day.

  • Get ahead on admin

  • Update your home and contents insurance with your moving date and new address.
  • Start creating a list of places you'll need to update your address, such as banks, licences, subscriptions and services.
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Book a moving truck with 4 hours free!*

We've partnered with Adlam Transport, Perth's leading removalist, to help you when you move. Request to book our Alinta Energy moving truck and, if it's available, you'll get the first 4 hours with two removalists free.

2-4 weeks before moving

  • Start updating your details

Notify essential services and providers of your new address, including:

  • Banks and financial services.
  • Driver licence and vehicle registration.
  • Medicare and private health.
  • Electoral roll.
  • Toll accounts.
  • Schools, childcare or workplaces.
  • Streaming services, online shopping accounts and subscriptions.

  • Other good-to-dos

  • Go through your pantry and use or remove old food stocks or perishables you won't want to take with you.
  • Book cleaners or carpet cleaning for your old place if you think it's needed.
  • Organise your internet connection early, especially if a technician needs to visit.
  • Set up mail redirection through Australia Post to catch anything sent to your old address.
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Don't leave packing until the last minute!

It always takes longer than you expect, so start with a little at a time in the weeks before moving day to keep things feeling less stressful. Pack similar items together and label each box with what's inside, so you'll know exactly where everything belongs when you're unpacking.

Final days before moving

  • Make sure both homes are ready

  • Confirm key access, building entry codes, parking details and any lift bookings for moving day.
  • Pack an essentials box with the things you'll need right away. Things like your kettle, snacks, phone chargers, toiletries, medication and first-night basics.
  • Defrost your fridge and freezer so they're ready for transport.
  • Disconnect and prepare large appliances, such as washing machines, dishwashers and dryers.
  • Make a moving day plan for kids and pets so they're safe, settled and out of the way.

  • Organise your energy connection

  • Head to alintaenergy.com.au/move to organise your energy connection online. Both existing and new customers can arrange a move in a few minutes.
  • If you currently have electricity or gas only, this is a good time to add the extra service so your energy connection is set up when you move in.
  • Head to alintaenergy.com.au/move to organise your energy connection online. Both existing and new customers can arrange a move in a few minutes.
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Power on Promise

Give us one business day's notice^ and we'll have the power on at your new home.
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Gas on Guarantee

Give us one business day's notice^ and we'll have the gas on at your new home.

Moving day

  • At your old home

  • Take a final meter read (a photo is ideal for accuracy and easy reference).
  • Do a final walk-through to check every room, cupboard and outdoor area.
  • Do a basic clean of your home if required by your lease or contract.

  • At your new home

  • Check that your energy is connected.
  • Test all the essentials: light switches, hot water, stovetop, heating and cooling.
  • Do a quick safety check, including smoke alarms, tripping hazards and the fuse box location.

First week in

  • Get settled

  • Unpack your key rooms first — kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms — so your new home becomes functional quickly, but you're not overwhelmed with unpacking.
  • Update any services or accounts you may have missed during your move.

  • Explore your new area

  • Look up your bin day and local waste collection schedule.
  • Find your nearby essentials: supermarket, pharmacy, childcare, vet, gym, post office or anything that helps you feel settled and at home.

You've organised the move, switched on the essentials, and checked off the important tasks. Now it's time to enjoy the good stuff — feeling comfortable, settled and in control at your new place.

Need help?

If you get stuck, our help and support team is here to make your move easier. You can also download the Alinta Energy app to check your first energy usage or manage any updates to your account.

If you get stuck, our help and support team is here to make your move easier. 

^ To have power reconnected, the mains switch must be in the 'off' position and all other safety requirements specified during our online moving process must be met.

^ One full business day's notice required. Terms and conditions apply.

* T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply. Offer subject to availability. Alinta Energy customers can receive up to 4 hours of moving services from Adlam Transport. For more than 4 hours, or on days when the moving truck is not available, a discounted rate will be payable by the customer. Excludes optional extra services offered by Adlam, such as insurance. Only one free move is available per day, Monday to Friday. The moving services will not be available in the event that Adlam Transport is unable to operate due to any reason whatsoever. Full T&Cs available here.