Transfer of Utilities when buying a home

[clients]

What has to be done before/on/after the closing day in respect of the following:

Utilities (Hydro, Water, Gas)
Cable
Land Line

Is this something my Lawyer/Real Estate Agent will take care off, or is it something I need to take care of myself.

As well, who do you have to notify about your change in address? Not talking about credit cards or banks, but more along the lines of the government/canada post

Any insight would be appreciated as this is my first house

[dolphie]

Is this something my Lawyer/Real Estate Agent will take care off, or is it something I need to take care of myself.
you need to do it yourself. call each of the companies (gas, water, hydro, phone, cable, internet, etc about 30 adys before you move. they might need deposits and such as well, so be prepared for that. most of them will set up an appointment for the day of your move to hook stuff up, others can do it without even showing up to your house....but you do have to arrange it all yourself.

As well, who do you have to notify about your change in address? Not talking about credit cards or banks, but more along the lines of the government/canada post
go to canada post and fill out a change of address card, and pay them $32.xx (give or take). they will forward all your mail automatically for 6 months. As you see mail come in with the old adress, call them up and change it to the new one. (credit cards, library, banking, school contact info, work contact info....)
it is tedious, that's for sure.

[clients]

I know you have to apply for a new licence when you move, but is there any other agencies you have to inform of a move?

[eelfliw]

Check this list --> http://www.amjcampbell.com/pdf/moving_checklist.pdf

You need to notify the following :

Any clubs you belong to
Credit card companies
Stock brokerages
Banks
Cable TV
Telephone (don't do this too early as Bell isn't smart enough to handle early requests)
Cell phone provider
Internet provider
Alarm company
Snow shoveling service
Lawn maintenance
Maid
Hydro
Water
Natural Gas
City (for property tax)
Canadapost.ca (there's a change of address form there and all handled electronically)
Ontario Government (all handled by web site - no need to visit any office)
Government of Canada (Revenue Canada for tax forms)
Your employer
Your friends & relatives
Re-program your telephone & fax machine with your new number
Your lawyer (may need to update your will)