Property Taxes:
If you have paid your taxes; any receipt from the city should be given to the notary. If your taxes have not been paid; to avoid any extra interest charges to the purchaser, make sure that all copies of taxes due are given to the notary.

Hydro:
Call hydro and ask for a meter reading to be done on the day you move or ask them to send you a meter card. To be on the safe side, always keep a copy of your last reading. This is just in case your file gets misplaced.

Telephone:
Call Bell as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary delays for a new hook up. Make sure your tell them what services you have (call forwarding, call waiting, etc.). Should you be moving out of province, advise Bell when you will be moving. When you move either take your own phones with you or return the phones to Bell.

Gas heating:
Call to advise them when you are moving and have them do a meter reading the day before you move. Make sure you keep a record of the reading. Have your furnace verified for safety.

Oil heating:
Advise them of the date you require a final fill. This should be a couple of days before the signing. Remind them to leave proof of the fill, that the tank has been filled to its maximum and to list the price per litre. Bring the invoice to the notary's office, on the signing date, so that you will receive the proper credit for a full tank of oil.

Equipment rental:
If you are leasing equipment such as a furnace, burner, heat pump, or a hot water tank, advise the appropriate companies. Give them the name and phone number of the new owners, so that your responsibility is transferred to the new owners. Verify that these contracts can be transferred.

Maintenance contracts:
If you have one, find out if you can transfer it to your new home. If you are not moving to a new home, find out if you can get a credit or if the contract can be transferred to the new owner. Home insurance: Advise them that you have sold your home and that you will be transferring ownership. All home insurance is pre-paid and you should inquire about any refunds if you are signing early ... at least 30 days prior to occupancy, because there will be no premium reduction since you will not be residing at that address. If you have purchased a new home, your insurance company will want all the details pertaining to your home (type of construction, size, heating, etc.).

Change of Address:
The Post Office provides you with address change forms that you can pick up and send to friends, businesses, etc. When paying bills, remember to fill in the change of address on their return envelopes; that includes Hydro, Bell Canada, credit cards, Stock Brokers, RRSP, Mutual Funds, etc. If you do not want your bills to follow you to your new address, you know what to do.

Moving companies:
Once you know when and where you are moving, find a moving company. I would suggest that you call at least 3 companies to get the best quote and make sure they are insured. Do not wait until you are ready to move, for you may find it difficult to reserve a truck.

Garage sale:
If you want to get rid of items that are no longer of use to you and that you have accumulated over the years, it might be a good idea to have a garage sale before your move. You could call the purchaser to see if they would have any interest in what you want to sell. Whatever you do, plan ahead.

Alarm system:
Advise the alarm company of your move so that they can remove your system should the buyer decide not to take it.

Keys:
Don't forget to leave any keys in the house, or bring them to the notary's office. This includes garage door openers, alarm system, keys for the front, back or side doors.

Inclusions:
Please refer to your copy of the Offer to Purchase in order to remind yourself as to what items you agreed to leave when you sold the property.