Buyer Resources

Moving to a new home is very exciting, but it can also add some stress to your busy life.

To make moving a stress-free process, you need to start early and be organized. Below is a list of things to remember:

• Organize a moving truck – Whether you’re renting the truck and moving yourself, or hiring a truck and a crew, you should plan this as far ahead as possible. Trucks and movers can book up fast, particularly on weekends and at month-end.
• Arrange school transfers – If you have children, you should arrange for them to transfer to the school in your new district (Vancouver / Burnaby).
• Start packing – Begin with things you don’t use often. Be sure to label all the boxes clearly so you can find things when unpacking.
• Contact the post office – Set up your change of address so mail can be forwarded. Click for more details.
• Register your change of address with:
  • Bank
  • Credit card companies
  • Magazine subscriptions
  • Newspaper
  • Doctor
  • Insurance
  • Driver’s licence (and other ID providers)
  • Government departments (tax)
  • Employer
  • Transfer accounts with utility companies such as:
    • TELUS: 604.310.2255
    • Shaw: 604.629.8888
    • Your cell phone provider
    • BC Hydro: 604.224.9376 (customer.service@bchydro.com)