Moving into your new Condominium Tips Moving in general is often a stressful and time consuming process. Using a moving checklist or a cell phone moving app can help prepare you for a stress free move. If you are moving from a house to a Condominium there are extra things to consider. Whether this is a new condo, a high rise or a small condo, tips and checklists are what you need. Planning your new space If you are downsizing to a small condo, you may have items to dispose of that will not fit into your new space. Sketch out the floor plan of your new home to determine placement of furnishings. Assess and decide on items to recycle, sell, donate or dispose of. Packing tips Plan how you will pack and create an inventory list with space to detail the items packed in each box. Start packing items first that you don’t use often as soon as you find out you’re moving. Label boxes, listing the contents and room on the outside of the carton. Clearly mark “Fragile” on the outside of boxes. Write open first on cartons containing essential items such as cooking utensils, toiletries, etc. Separate breakables and non-breakables and use professional packing tape to avoid a mishap. Getting to know your new Community There may be some services available to you in your new Community such as; • Relocation package the from the Chamber of Commerce • Visit the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation edmonton/moving-to-edmonton/newcomer-services.aspxfor a list of organizations with newcomer services • For information about Edmonton housing, policing, garbage collection, transportation, public transit, education, health, recreation and leisure, libraries, and municipal government. Visit the City of Edmonton website edmonton.ca/for_residents/programs/newcomers-guide.aspx • Research your new local Community league 30 Days in advance • Notify all credit card companies, banks, health insurance providers, vehicle insurance, Revenue Canada, employers, Doctor, Dentist, Vet etc. and forward your mail in the event you missed something • Notify household service providers and cancel any lawn, or housekeeping services you may no longer require • Notify your utility providers of the move date and set up any new utilities. You may also need to make advance arrangements for service technician access into common communication or utility rooms for hook up • Resign from any clubs or organizations that are not active in your new community • Contact the Board of Directors or Management Company to provide your contact information and set up Condominium Fee Payments • If there is an elevator at your new condo, find out the timelines required for booking in advance • If you have children, arrange for school transfer • Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records • Arrange for transfer of homeowners/renters insurance 15 Days in advance • Begin to use up supplies of canned goods, frozen foods and other household items. Buy only what will be used before moving 7 Days in advance • Decide on how you will transport plants or give them to friends or relatives. Donate plants to a hospital or other organization or include plants in a garage sale. • If you are relocating a distance from your current home pets need to be considered; o Obtain medical and vaccination records o Arrange for transportation of pets. o Consider boarding pets until you are settled in • Collect all items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired • Empty your locker at the club, bowling alley or gym • Return library books, anything borrowed and collect things you may have loaned. Moving Day • Do a final check through your current space for any forgotten items and review your check list • Place a floor plan of your new home by the entrance, which the movers can use to determine where each piece of furniture should go • If you are moving for employment, save all receipts for income tax purposes It is easy to miss something important when you have a lot on your mind, but if you use a checklist or app, you can go out for dinner or order in on move day, then unpack at your leisure. Congratulations and enjoy your first night in your new home!
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 04:57:03 +0000
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