We've covered the new owner move-in process. What about moving out? Although moving out is similar to moving in, there are some specific things you need to do when to manage a seamless transition. Below is our move-out checklist for property owners moving between properties within the Greater Toronto Area.
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- Book your moving date as soon as you can. As many people tend to move at the beginning or end of the month, moving companies book up quickly. If you have any flexibility with your move-in time, moving companies are usually less expensive during the middle of the month versus at the beginning and end of the month.
There are a ton of moving companies and it can be tough to sort through all of them. We have worked with both Avenue Moving + Cargo Cabbie and have never had any complaints!
Avenue Moving http://www.avenuemoving.com/
Cargo Cabbie https://www.cargocabbie.ca/
- Book your trades. When moving out, there may be some small work around the house that needs to be done. Make sure to check in with your realtor to ensure all the work that was promised in your closing is completed before your move.
- Start packing! It is very easy to procrastinate on the packing, but the sooner you start, the easier it will be to organize things properly and make unpacking easier. There will be things you can’t pack until the night before, but the majority of things can be packed 2-4 weeks before a move. It is also a great time to purge any unused items and start fresh in your new home. Not sure where to start? Working with an organizing company can be very beneficial to help you sort through your belongings. Check out Simply Spaces @simplyspaces - they do fantastic work!
- Book a cleaning service. This is not necessary, but it is always appreciated by the incoming owner. Think about how you would like to arrive in your new home, and leave your old home in that condition. If you don't have a regular cleaning service you use, we have worked with XX always with great results!
- Switch all utilities to your new address:
Natural Gas (Enbridge)
Go to https://www.enbridgegas.com/ and under the "My Account" tab, select "I'm Moving". The wizard will guide you through the move / cancellation process from here.
You will need your move out (and in) dates. If you're moving to a new address within the GTA, you will need that address. You can also call XXX to cancel your service.
Hydro (Toronto Hydro)
If you do not have an online Toronto Hydro profile, then call XXX to cancel your service. If you do have an online profile, then go to http://www.torontohydro.com., login to your account, and under the "My Service" heading, select "Are you moving?". The wizard will guide you through the move/ cancellation process from here. You will need your move out (and in) dates
Toronto Utilities
If you plan on leasing your previous property, you need to submit a Toronto Utility Bill Designate Mailing Request Form. Both landlord and tenant must sign this. You will need your Utility Account number and Assessment Roll Number, as well as your new mailing address.
Internet/Cable/Home Phone(Bell or Rogers)
If you are happy with your current provider, you can transfer your services to your new address by accessing the online account. It is also a good time to see what deals there are on offer. Booking a tech from Rogers or Bell should be done to coincide with your move-in date so you can have internet/cable/phone upon arrival. These guys can definitely get busy so booking ahead of time is highly recommended.
Moving can feel like a daunting task, but if you use this checklist you can make sure nothing is missed and the process is as easy as possible. Once you've moved out, the fun has just begun! Make sure to check out our blog on Moving In to make sure you are all set on the other end.
Park Road Concierge is happy to help with any step of a move - we have great moving packages available that can make the process as hands-off (or hands-on, if that's your style!) as you'd like.
