Before travel, reconcile possession, usable keys, accounts, school or care arrangements and the person receiving the shipment. Set aside enough medication, clothing, simple meals and bedding to manage a changed delivery date. Keep important records and contact details with you.
At handoff, record the property condition through the agreed process and identify issues needing follow-up. Direct furniture only after confirming the intended room and route. During the first week, test the journeys and waste arrangements you planned, resolve outstanding account questions and update the household contact details where required.
Leave time for a slower settling-in stage if someone needs a more accessible routine, is starting a new school or has a tightly scheduled job. The aim is a home and daily plan that work together, beyond unloading the shipment.