Know Who To Call

MOVING! Sometimes I think it should be a four letter word!

The exhiliration of your purchase soon fades and your closing date approaches. You become nervous and your "To Do" list seems endless.

With appointments with lawyers and mortgage companies, movers and the endless amounts of packing you hardly have time to think about who you have to call and be notified of your move.

Here is a list of important things to think about prior to or just after your move.

1. All utility companies need to be notified to cancel your current service (if applicable) and to ensure the service at your new home is in your name and begins on the day you take possession. Your lawyer may or may not do this, so it is always a good idea to take the extra step and ensure it is done.

In the City of London the companies that need to be notified are:

Union Gas of London (this is the company in London Ontario that supplies the gas to the property. i.e. for heating etc)

1 888 774-3111 www.uniongas.com

London Hydro (this is the company in London Ontario that provides the hydro to the property)

519-661-5503 www.londonhydro.com

Union Energy Reliance ( this is the company in London Ontario that provides the rental service of the water heater. Some homes do not use this service. However, commonly the water heaters are rented.)

1-888-RELIANCE www.reliancehomecomfort.com

Prior to closing ( about the week before.. earlier is just fine too. )

2. Home Insurance

Essentially this should be done prior to your purchase becoming firm. You want to be satisfied with your rate and terms prior to making your purchase decision. If you currently have a car or tenants insurance the company you are currently insured under will most likely give you the best deal for having more then one policy with them. If not here are a few suggestions of insurers in the City Of London that you may consider. Check the websites below to find a local agent near you.

State Farm

www.statefarm.ca

The Cooperators

www.cooperators.ca

We do not endorse any of these companies. They are given just as a suggestion to you. A good idea, if you do not have an insurer that you trust to contact them or check your local yellow pages.

3. Don't forget all of the services that you cannot live without! Your phone (both land and cell phone lines), cable, internet.

4. Think of anything you receive by mail (well that you need or want to have sent to you.. leave the solicitors behind) Credit card companies, your bank and other financial companies, magazine subscriptions, newsletters etc

5. Remember to notify your employers and the governement. Now in the City of London you are able to change the address of your driver's license and Ontario Health Card at a kiosk. These can be found in White Oaks mall for example. To change the address on your vehicle ownership you must visit the Ministry of Transportation to do so.

The list of people is literally endless. But don't worry... you will get to them all. As a safeguard you may want to visit a Canada Post outlet in the city. The offer a service that will re-direct your mail from the date and name of your choice from the old address to the new address. The cost is minimal and can be set up for up to a year. This way if anything comes to your old address Canada Post will automatically re-direct the mail to the new address for the specified amount of time. This way anyone you have forgotten will not get a return to sender and you will have extra time to let everyone know.

www.canadapost.com

So take deep breaths! You are almost there.

And always remember.. if you need help with anything, or if you have any questions. Please feel free to contact us anytime.

HAPPY MOVING DAY!! And Congratulations!!

Dan and Rachael Polakovic

Sales Representatives

Realty Executives Elite Ltd Brokerage

London Ontario

519-854-7626

rachaelpolakovic@rogers.com

www.two-realtors.com