Office move timeline: what to do 90, 60, 30 and 7 days before moving

90 days before: define the move

• Confirm why the business is moving and what the next office needs to support.
• Clarify team size, location needs, layout, customer access and future growth.
• Review lease obligations, exit requirements and make-good prompts.
• Identify provider categories: utilities, internet, IT, fitout, furniture, removalists, cleaning, security and signage.
• Begin checking connectivity options at the new address.

60 days before: brief providers and compare options

• Prepare quote briefs for removalists, fitout, furniture and IT providers.
• Confirm building access rules, lift bookings, loading docks and after-hours options.
• Start utility and internet conversations early enough to allow for provider timing.
• Plan furniture, workstation, meeting room and storage needs.
• Identify what needs to be disposed of, stored, sold, reused or recycled.

30 days before: lock in the move plan

• Confirm removalist date, access details and inventory.
• Confirm utilities, internet, phones and IT responsibilities.
• Schedule cleaning and any old office handover tasks.
• Prepare staff communications, packing labels and desk plans.
• Start address update planning for ABN, ASIC where applicable, Australia Post, customers, suppliers and business listings.

7 days before: check readiness

• Confirm keys, access cards, lift bookings and building contacts.
• Check internet, phones, Wi-Fi and critical devices are ready or have a fallback plan.
• Back up important data and prepare IT equipment for transport.
• Confirm crate delivery, labels, packing instructions and move-day contact list.
• Remind staff, customers and suppliers about the change where relevant.