MOVING TO BRIGHTON: A COMPLETE PACKING CHECKLIST

START EARLY AND PLAN YOUR PACKING

Begin packing WEEKS before your moving day. This gives you time to SORT through your belongings. Decide what to KEEP, DONATE, or DISCARD. Planning helps you GATHER the right packing materials. Label boxes CLEARLY.

• Create a timeline for packing different rooms.

• Gather supplies: sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, markers.

• Set aside essentials you’ll need immediately after moving.

  
  

ROOM-BY-ROOM PACKING STRATEGY

Organizing your packing by ROOM keeps things MANAGEABLE. Makes unpacking EASIER.

KITCHEN

The kitchen has many FRAGILE items. Pack CAREFULLY.

• Use bubble wrap or kitchen towels to PROTECT glasses, plates, utensils.

• Pack heavier items like pots and pans in SMALLER boxes.

• Label boxes clearly with contents and “FRAGILE” if needed.

• Set aside a box with essentials: kettle, mugs, cutlery, plates for your first day.

  
  

BEDROOM

Focus on CLOTHING, bedding, personal items.

• Sort clothes by SEASON. Donate what you no longer wear.

• Use vacuum bags to save SPACE on bulky items.

• Pack shoes in SEPARATE boxes or shoe bags.

• Keep a bag with nightwear, toiletries, chargers for EASY access.

  
  

LIVING ROOM AND LOUNGE

This area contains ELECTRONICS, books, decorations.

• Wrap electronics in SOFT cloths or bubble wrap.

• Pack books in SMALL boxes.

• Remove batteries from remotes, devices.

• Label boxes with FRAGILE items clearly.

  
  

BATHROOM

Pack toiletries, cleaning supplies CAREFULLY.

• Use sealable bags for LIQUIDS to prevent leaks.

• Dispose of EXPIRED products before packing.

• Keep a small bag with daily essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap.

  
  

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND VALUABLES

Keep important papers and VALUABLES separate.

• Use a dedicated folder for passports, contracts, medical records, financial documents.

• Carry valuables like JEWELRY, electronics with you during the move.

• Consider DIGITAL backups of important documents.

  
  

PACKING TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE MOVE

• Label every box with the room name, brief description.

• Use colour-coded stickers for quick identification.

• Pack heavier items at the BOTTOM, lighter ones on TOP.

• Fill empty spaces in boxes with SOFT materials.

• Keep a TOOLKIT handy for disassembling furniture.

  
  

PREPARING FOR MOVING DAY

• Pack a moving day essentials kit: snacks, water, phone chargers, change of clothes.

• Confirm your moving company’s ARRIVAL time or arrange transport if moving yourself.

• Take PHOTOS of your current home’s condition for reference.

• Clean your OLD home after packing to leave it in GOOD condition.

  
  

SETTLING INTO YOUR NEW BRIGHTON HOME

Once you arrive, unpack ESSENTIALS first. Make your new space COMFORTABLE quickly.

• Set up your BED and bathroom essentials.

• Unpack kitchen BASICS to prepare meals.

• Arrange FURNITURE and electronics.

• Take BREAKS. Explore your new NEIGHBOURHOOD to ease the transition.

  
  

FINAL THOUGHTS

Moving can be CHALLENGING. But with the right checklist, it becomes MANAGEABLE. Follow these steps. Enjoy your new life in BRIGHTON.

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