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Do you need one? Everything you need to know when
buying a home in Montreal:

• Address change list
• Phone numbers for taxes, licenses, etc...
• Important information
• Pets?  Truck rentals?
• Much more...

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Top 10 Moving Tips
Moving, it can be the greatest test for a procrastinator - what seems like
few belongings can take far longer and use more boxes than expected.
It ALWAYS takes longer.

10.  If you have a pet and plan to take a flight to your new home, be sure
to contact the airline early for information about vaccination requirements,
tranquilizers and acceptable cages. Airlines have strict rules regarding pets
and it is essential to be prepared in order to avoid delays.

9.  Reserve a rental truck or make arrangements with a professional
moving company. Remember to check out the company with the Better
Business Bureau and get all quotes in writing. Check your homeowner's
or renter's insurance policy to ensure your belongings are covered
during the move.

8.  Make travel arrangements with airlines, bus companies or car
rental agencies. 

7.  Have a yard sale or give unneeded items to charity. Some charities
will pick-up bagged or boxed items and may issue a donation receipt for tax
purposes.

 6.  Ask your doctor and dentist for records, x-rays and prescription
histories. Also be sure to get your prescriptions refilled before moving day.

5.   Make a list of the companies that send you mail on a regular basis and
provide them with a change of address. Arrange with the post office to have
mail forwarded to your new address. Update the address on your magazine
subscriptions with your new address. Notify your cable, telephone, power
and water companies of your move. They can arrange to have your final bill
prorated to the end of the month in order to close or transfer your account. 

4.  Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed in the event
you need to file an insurance claim later. Take pictures or videotape your
belongings. Record the serial numbers of electronics and cameras.

3.  Cut back on grocery shopping and start using up food items you
already have so there will be less to pack. Start collecting boxes from
grocery stores early - at the end of the month stores are usually flooded with
requests for boxes.

2.  If you are moving into an apartment building, be sure to reserve the
elevator a few weeks in advance. The building manager will arrange a time
with you when one elevator will be locked off for your use.

1.  And the number one rule is…start packing early! Assign one room or
corner of a room as the spot to pile boxes. Pack one or two boxes a day and
pile them in the designated spot to avoid clutter and simplify moving day.