Moving This Spring? Here’s the Stuff People Forget Until It’s Annoying

1) Update online services and subscriptions

A lot of services use your home address. Updating them early helps avoid disruptions and reduces the last-minute scramble while you’re trying to settle in. Issue_EN April

Quick examples to check:
Banking, credit cards, CRA-related accounts, insurance, memberships, deliveries, and any subscription boxes.

2) Make a record of valuable items

If anything goes missing or gets damaged, you’ll want a clean record of what you had before the move.

A simple trick mentioned in your reference: photograph valuables from a couple of angles for easy reference later.

3) Plan ahead for connectivity (internet, TV, phone)

Internet and phone are usually “day one” priorities. You can notify your provider to make it easier, but issues can still happen, including unexpected fees or service disruptions.

Practical move:
Book install dates early and confirm whether the new address is serviceable, especially if you’re switching from condo to freehold, or moving between neighbourhoods.

4) If your provider doesn’t fix the problem, you still have options

If your telecom provider doesn’t resolve an issue to your satisfaction, one option mentioned is the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS), described as an independent agency that can deal directly with providers.