Midlife Crisis in France

Moving house tips: 12 weeks ahead

Start your de-clutter, organise and clean of your home. If you are in rented accommodation, this might be the time to give in your notice. If you are moving a long way away or even abroad, you may already be having important health check-ups to check teeth, have jabs, appointments with favourite hairdressers and anything else you tend to do or have.

12 weeks ahead

de-clutter
organise
clean
if you are in rented accommodation, this might be the time to give in notice
write in schedules in calendar
do you or your pets need vaccinations?
do you need visas?
check if your employer contributes to moving costs
ensure you have any repeat prescriptions and enough medication

MidLife Crisis In France

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12 weeks, checklists, moving house

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