1. Items from the Cleaners, Tailors and Shoe-repair Shops

Make sure you collect all items from the cleaners before you move.

2. Personal Records

Make sure you collect all records including medical, dental, vaccine and veterinarian. Also, include copies of prescriptions or a list from your pharmacist.  Always carry a record of eye prescription as well. Some pharmacies and medical centers will transfer your records to your new physician.

Other records to obtain include your child's education portfolio. This could take some time to collect and store, so try to do this well ahead of your move.

Also make sure you properly store and move personal records. These items should travel with you to ensure that don't get lost in the move.

3. Phone Numbers and Addresses

Keeping a list of important people you may need to contact will help track them down. Also, keep a list of friends, colleagues or old business contacts. Many people have unlisted phone numbers which are almost impossible to find online. Some people take the phone book with them when they move.

4. Your New Address and Contact Info

Keep a copy of your new address and contact information with you at all times and make sure you label important items such as pet tags and luggage. Also, make sure the moving company has the new address and directions on how to get there.

5. Spare Keys and Hidden Valuables

Hidden spare home and car keys. Make sure you collect all hidden valuables (passports money) before you move. These things are easy to forget since they are seldom used.

6. What About the Mail?

Even though we're living in an e-mail world, we still rely on our daily snail-mail. Make sure you register the address change with the post office and contact all subscriptions, too.

7.  Garage Door Opener

This is one item that most people forget to leave behind! Make sure you take it out from the glove compartment and leave it for the next tenants. This is one item you shouldn't pack!.

8. Library Books, Gym Memberships, Club Fees

Make sure you return all those library books then notify the library that you're moving so they can cancel your card. Also, check with any other clubs to cancel your membership. Some fitness facilities will give you money-back or credit for unused portions, or they may be able to transfer your membership to a club in your new hometown.

9. All Things Financial

Talk to your bank before you go to see if there's a branch located in your new hometown or how best to transfer money to another account. It's usually a good idea to open a new account in the new location prior to moving. If you're moving to another country, you'll need to discuss how best to take your money with you.

Also, make sure you cancel any payments that are automatically made from your current account. Bounced payments can affect your credit rating and will be more difficult to amend after the move.

10 . Clean Up After the Fact

After the movers have left and just before you leave your old home, make sure you clean the house and dispose of any leftover items. There's nothing more frustrating then getting to your new home to find that the old tenants left you some furnishings that you would never use. Disposal costs money and takes time. So be a good mover and get rid of anything left behind.