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About Campbell River
Relocation Guide:
Okay, that major decision is out of the way! Now you can carry on ...
Purchasing
a Home -
- Decide what you want in a neighbourhood! Ask questions. Drive around.
- Make inquiries before you choose a realtor to represent you.
- Ask "the locals" before you choose a lawyer to represent
you.
- Decide what you want in a house; make a "wish list" because
it can be overwhelming to walk through homes without some basic idea
of what you want. One important question: do you want 'stairs'? Think
about it.
- Make any offer subject to a satisfactory home inspection.
- Get a "Home Inspection" done by a reputable inspector. Web
Site:
Vancouver Island CAHPI
Moving -
- Contact numerous moving companies for estimates, in writing.
- Remember to ask about each company's insurance coverage.
- If possible, arrange to move in mid-month, which would make scheduling
much easier.
- Consider options, such as "pack your own".
- If considering moving yourself (ie renting a truck) be sure to check
out insurance coverage for your possessions while in transit!!!
Cancel/Transfer and Set Up New Accounts -
- Notify utilities companies of cancellation or transfer of service
and set up accounts in new location.
- Vancouver Island Regional Library - membership can be transferred
in new location.
- Drivers' License - change of address must (legally) be done with 14
days of move.
- Dog Licenses - purchase new licenses.
- Property Tax - if near tax time, obtain copy of Property Tax form
at the City Hall.
Change of Address -
- Canada Post offers a 6-month forwarding service for about $36.00.
Worth checking out.
- In new location stop by Canada Post to arrange for new postal box.
- Include "Elections Canada" in your address change list.
Home Insurance -
- Cancel insurance on your "old" property effective date of
sale.
- Purchase insurance on "new" property effective possession
date.
By-Laws
and Regulations -
- Check out by-laws before you purchase a home. For example, pet ownership
might have a limited number of animals per household; there might be
a restriction insofar as parking an RV on property, etc.
Interim
Accommodations -
- Be sure to arrange 'interim' accommodation (e.g. motel or hotel) in
advance so that you are not caught by surprise with nowhere to go!
- This is especially important if you have pets in your family!
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