Moving this spring? What to review before changing addresses

(NC) Moving to a new home is an exciting time, and there’s a lot to process. Between closing documents, packing and unpacking, it’s easy to lose track of some administrative details. You can save yourself some potential headaches by taking these items into consideration:

Update online services and subscriptions. A lot of these use your home address, so get ahead of the move by updating them to your new address. This will help you avoid disruptions and having to scramble to get everything where it needs to be on top of having to settle in.

Make a record of valuable items. In case anything gets damaged or goes missing during a move, it’s important to have a clear record of what you had before the process. One useful trick is to photograph any valuables from a couple of angles for easy reference later on.

Plan ahead for connectivity in a new home. Getting internet, TV and phone services set up is an early priority during a move. You can notify your provider to help make the process easier, but the truth is that issues can happen. You may run into unexpected fees during a move or even service disruptions.

If your service provider doesn’t deal with the issue to your satisfaction, you still have options, such as taking the issue to the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS), an independent agency that can deal directly with providers. It handles unresolved wireless, TV, phone and internet service issues from thousands of Canadians each year.

Take the opportunity to lighten your load. Moving can also be a chance to only take what you truly value with you. Instead of looking at all your stuff as automatically coming with you, try imagining it was something being offered to you for your new home. If it’s something that excites you to have there, pack it—if not, consider letting it go.

Moving is always stressful, but staying connected during the process doesn’t have to be. You can learn more about resolving issues with your telecom service provider at letsstayconnected.ca.