After the subjects are removed, your financing and legal paperwork are finalized, and your deposit is secured, congratulations are in order\u2014the home is officially yours! You’re all set to move into your new home. Your Realtor will inform you of the exact date you’ll receive the keys to your new home (Possession Date) and will assist in coordinating the handover. Now’s the perfect time to gather boxes and begin packing for your move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Furniture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you’re on the move, there’s a lot to think about; first and foremost, make sure that your new home has the essentials: Power and Heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Companies like BC Hydro, New Westminster Electric, and Fortis BC have made it very easy to transfer or set up service at your new home. Click the links below to take a look at the steps involved\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n BC Hydro<\/a> When you’re on the move, there’s a lot to think about; first and foremost, make sure that your mail follows you to your new address! Here’s a handy guide on who to alert when changing your address: Change of Address Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving within BC? Quickly and easily update your address in seven steps using Address Change BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also change your address over the phone 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday: Hot Tip: Mail Forwarding<\/strong> Have some time before you take possession? Consider Canada Post’s mail forwarding service<\/a>. It’s an ideal way to make sure that you don’t miss anything important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip: Change of Address Cards\u00a0<\/strong>Change of address cards can be found free at your local post office. Simply add postage and send!<\/p>\n\n\n\nSET UP UTILITIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
New Westminster Electric<\/a>
Fortis BC Natural Gas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCHANGE OF ADDRESS CHECKLIST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vancouver: 604 775-0011
Elsewhere in BC: 1 866 775-0011<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT: MORTGAGE INFORMATION<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n