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An eight-week moving timeline

A practical countdown that keeps lease, packing, utilities, and records from colliding.

Reviewed October 19, 2026Moving boxes beside a wall calendar and packing checklist in a sunlit apartment.

A practical plan

Weeks 8–6: compare areas, shortlist homes, gather non-sensitive application materials, and review lease timing.

Weeks 5–3: book movers, plan utilities, document possessions, and arrange insurance.

Final two weeks: confirm access, complete the inspection checklist, photograph condition, and keep essentials with you.

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