The truck has left and you are surrounded by cartons. A plan for the first week turns the chaos into a home without the stress of trying to do everything at once.
Day 1: the essentials
- Beds assembled and made
- Kitchen basics: stove, a few utensils, water
- Bathroom: towels, toiletries, buckets
- Check every item against the inventory and note any damage
Day 2: safety and utilities
- Find the main electricity switch and water valve
- Check gas connections for leaks with soapy water
- Get broadband and DTH connected
- Change or re-key locks if the home was previously occupied
Days 3–4: room by room
Unpack one room fully before starting the next. Start with the kitchen, then bedrooms, then the living room. Leave seasonal clothes, books and decorative items for last.
Day 5: the neighbourhood
Locate the nearest pharmacy, hospital, grocery store, milk supply and vegetable market. Introduce yourself to neighbours and the society office.
Day 6–7: paperwork
Register with the society, complete tenant police verification if you rent, and start updating your address. Our address change checklist lists every place to update.
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