Future homeowner's checklist

The big day is coming fast. No need to panic! Here's a checklist of the things that will need to be taken care of before you make the big leap. Start about two months before the move.

1. Book your moving company, or a moving van if you're doing the move yourself, as early as possible.
2. Notify your current landlord that you're moving within the appropriate time period.
3. Clean-up time! Sell everything you don't need or donate it to charitable organizations.
4. Start packing your boxes as soon as possible. Make sure to list the contents on each one.
5. Confirm the moving details with your moving company.
6. Review your list of valuables with your insurer.
7. Photocopy your medical, dental and school records if you are changing neighbourhoods.
8. Notify Canada Post of your address change as well as all your friends, family and service providers.
9. Go over any final details with your moving company a few days prior to the big move.
10. Return the keys to the landlord and take one last look around each room.

Welcome home!