MOVING CHECKLISTThe weeks leading up to the day you take possession of your new home can be as exhausting as they are exciting. Here’s a suggested calendar of events to keep you on track as you count down to closing day.Two months before
Give rental notice
Select a moving company Planning to do-it-yourself? Begin packing items you won’t need during this time Sell or give away unneeded items, there are many charities that will come to your door to pick up unwanted items free of charge Six weeks before
Make records of belongings/valuables – insure if required
Make arrangements to store items if necessary Obtain copies of personal records (i.e.: medical, dental, academic) if you will be switching providers Notify phone providers of change of address – arrange for connection at new address Four weeks before
Notify post office of change of address – send change of address cards
Change of address can be done via the internet Notify utilities of change of address – arrange for connection at new address Confirm move details with mover Obtain boxes from mover – continue packing items as appropriate Two weeks before
Draw up floor plan of new home – provide to moving company with instructions on locating furniture.Label furniture and all boxes accordingly Check in with your MCC broker to confirm final financing is arranged and learn if there is any rate adjustment Arrange for babysitting, pet-sitting on moving day If discarding bulky items, do so according to municipal requirements Arrange necessary move and related insurance costs One Week Before
Take down any fixtures that you plan to bring with you
Pack a move-day travel bag with essentials (i.e. change of clothes, toiletries, especially toilet paper, paper towels and a box of tissues) Label items to be moved in the car, if appropriate Have your lawyer/notary advise you of the exact amount owing, then have your certified cheque or bank draft prepared accordingly Moving Day
Review directions with mover
Save all copies of moving documentation Before leaving, check each room carefully: close windows, turn off water and appliances, lock doors (Do not completely shut off your heat in the winter, you will be responsible for any damage caused by frozen pipes) Notify landlord that property is vacant Leave forwarding information Closing Day (or the day before)
The day you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! Here’s what you can expect to take place on closing day: All the appropriate documentation should be with your lawyer/notary With your lawyer/notary, review the statement of adjustments which details the exact amount you owe the vendor on closing You should have a certified cheque or bank draft payable to your lawyer/notary to cover these costs as well as your legal fees and disbursements Your lender will provide your mortgage funds to your lawyer/notary, who will issue payment to the vendor Your lawyer/notary will arrange for you to pick up your keys Congratulations and
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