When should movers, internet, and electricity be arranged for a new apartment?

Quick answer

Once the move-in date is firm, Grant recommends contacting movers quickly, especially for end-of-month weekends when good time slots can fill. Internet can often be arranged about one to two weeks before move-in and electricity roughly a week ahead, depending on provider and property. Furniture and parking logistics can also be planned during the final weeks. The sequencing matters: secure the apartment first, reserve scarce moving resources early, and leave the easier utility setup for closer to move-in.

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