What are the Closing Costs?
1. Insurance application fee, if applicable, is $165
2. Insurance premium tax, if applicable, of 8%
3. Legal fees
4. Property tax adjustment
5. Appraisal fee, if applicable
6. Mortgage interest adjustment
7. Broker fees
8. Land Transfer Tax
Moving List
Here are just some of the items that need to be considered when moving residences.
1. If you are renting, provide your landlord with written notice of your moving date.
2. Transfer your account for:
 
Telephone
 
Internet
 
Cable
 
Water
 
Hydro
 
Gas
 
Home insurance
3. Provide the post office with your change of address.
4. Update your address for:
 
Driver's license
 
Credit card companies
 
Banks
 
Work place
 
Investment companies
5. Transfer/change the address of your children's school.
6. Book moving truck.
7. Book elevators for existing and new property (if appropriate).
8. Ask new landlord, or selling agent, for location of main utility services and security monitoring information.
9. Arrange for final utility meter readings, for both existing and new property.
Remember to arrange a gathering for your new neighbours!