One month before your move
❏ Clean out your closets, basement and garage.
❏ Source moving boxes and start packing! Remember to label the contents in each box, and where they belong in your new home.
❏ Track moving expenses and keep receipts, since some items may be tax deductible.
❏ Find friends to help, or request quotes from a few moving companies. Get all your move details in writing, including moving insurance coverage.
❏ Transfer your household insurance to your new home.
Two weeks before your move
❏ Set up, transfer, or disconnect utilities, home services and deliveries.
BC Hydro 1(800)224-9376
FortisBC Gas 1(888)224-2710
Shaw Cable 250-760-1999
Telus 1(888)811-2323
❏ Call Canada Post at 1-866-607-6301 to have your mail forwarded.
❏ Share your new address with your family and friends.
One week before your move
❏ Clean your home from top to bottom, or arrange cleaning services.
❏ Confirm all the move details with your friends or movers.
A few days before your move
❏ Place important documents (passports, home purchase/sale papers) in a safe box and label “Do not move”, so you can transport them yourself during the move.
❏ Prepare an “open first” box with essentials you’ll need in your new home, like towels, bedding, basic kitchen and bathroom supplies, toys for the kids, paper towels, and tools.
❏ Label all keys and place appliance paperwork in one place for new occupants.
Moving day!
❏ Keep your home phone plugged in, and have a cell phone handy to stay connected.
❏ Supervise the move, and ensure furniture and boxes are placed in the right rooms.
❏ Review the movers’ bill carefully before signing. Check for damaged items.
❏ Say goodbye to your old home: check all rooms and closets for forgotten items, turn down the thermostat, lock up, and leave the keys with the landlord, new owners or real estate agent. ❏ At your new home, make sure all the utilities are on and working properly.
❏ Unpack your “open first” box, order in dinner, and thank those who helped you move.
After your move
❏ Unpack, then donate or recycle your boxes, or return your rented boxes.
❏ Change the address on your driver’s license and car insurance.
❏ Inform your bank, insurance company, accountant, lawyer, and others about the change of address.
❏ Go to Service BC (address: 460 Selby St) to apply for BC service card if you are moving from another province.
❏ Upgrade your new home if necessary according to your inspection report.
❏ Apply for schools for the kids, and join community groups.
❏ Plan your housewarming party!
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