Please note, it is up to you to arrange final readings for electricity and gas (if applicable) prior to settlement or to notify them that you are the new owner – also prior to settlement. Your phone companies usually need a minimum of 2 to 3 week’s notice and utilities at least one week’s notice. 

 

It is always advisable to have your mail re-directed for a period of at least 2 months to give you time to notify any of the following that apply to you:

 

• Internet service provider

• NBN provider

• Electricity provider

• Registrar Motor Vehicles

• Electoral Office – both State and Federal

• Insurance Companies

• Gas Company

• Any Magazines you receive

• Local Newsagent for paper deliveries

• Milk Vendor, Spring Water, Cool Drink, etc, deliveries

• Children’s schools

• Any courses, such as TAFE, etc, that you may be attending

• Taxation Department

• World Vision or similar sponsorships or charities

• Library

• Accountant

• Place of Employment

• Doctor

• Dentist

• Medicare

• Bank or Credit Union

• Health Fund

• Car service centre

• Superannuation