July 20 - Aug. 03, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 15
Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition
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Making the most of your balcony
Get a move on: Surviving relocation
Effort Trust Rentals PROPERTY NAME & LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
AYNSLEY
Located near Barton St. & Lake Ave. Seniors' discount is included in some of the rents. Close to many amenities including Eastgate Square, restaurants, major bus routes, access to highways and the Red Hill Parkway.
1-877-469-4874
BEVERLY HILLS
Located in the west end of Hamilton, near Macklin St. & Hwy. 403. All bright and spacious suites ready for High Speed Internet and HDTV. Tenants can enjoy the seasonal outdoor amenity area with green space and pool.
1-877-469-4993
GRANITE CHALET
Located near Main St. W. & Queen St. S. At the heart of Hamilton's business district near St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton Place, Copps Coliseum & Jackson Square.
1-888-460-1365
MACNAB APARTMENTS
Near MacNab St. S. & Robinson St. Centrally located in downtown Hamilton close to St. Joseph's Hospital, major bus routes, mountain accesses, shopping centres, and many more amenities.
1-888-460-1391
MOUNTAIN PARK
Located next to Mountain Brow Park near Concession St. with spectacular views of the city. Near many amenities including shopping & public transit. Within walking distance of The Juravinski Hospital
1-877-469-5237
OAKLAND SQUARE TOWER TWO
Located near Charlton Ave. E. & John St. S. Steps from St. Joseph's Hospital, downtown Hamilton, Jackson Square, restaurants, parks, and schools. On major bus routes and close to the GO Station. Features outdoor swimming pool.
1-877-469-4971
SUSSEX COURT
Situated near Upper Sherman on the east mountain. This building has made recent changes such as the elevator systems & upgrading of units. Conveniently located across from No Frills, Walmart & just minutes from Limeridge Mall.
1-888-466-1608
TERRACE
Corner of Main St. W. Minutes from McMaster University. Near University Plaza, restaurants, parks & schools. Dundas Conservation Area is nearby along with many walking & bicycle paths. Bus stop in front of building.
1-888-470-1656
WEDGEWOOD
Near Barton St. E. & Centennial Pkwy S. Just steps away from Eastgate Square. Close to parks and community centres. Easy access to QEW, Red Hill Parkway & major bus routes. Seniors' discount being offered.
1-877-469-4973
95 WENTWORTH APARTMENTS
Located near Main St. E. in the downtown core in a quiet community on Wentworth St. Nearby amenities include restaurants, grocery stores, catholic/public schools, parks, local shops and major bus routes.
1-888-470-4579
95 Barlake Avenue, Stoney Creek
644 Main Street West, Hamilton West End
256 Duke Street, Hamilton Central
180 MacNab Street, Hamilton Central
8 East 36th Street, Hamilton East Mountain
100 Forest Avenue, Hamilton Central
518 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton Mountain
418 Whitney Avenue, Hamilton West End
85 Barlake Ave, Hamilton East End
95 Wentworth Street South, Hamilton Central
Availability online at
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CHEDOKE
OAKLAND SQUARE TOWER 1
Located between Rice Ave. & Magnolia Dr. near Upper Paradise. Close to schools, parks, public transportation, shopping, and all amenities. Features an outdoor pool & tennis courts.
Located near John St. S. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital and a short walk to downtown Hamilton, Jackson Square, restaurants, parks, and schools. On major bus routes and close to the GO Station. Features outdoor swimming pool.
1.877.469.4891
1.877.469.4964
760 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton Mountain
KENSINGTON
123 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton Central
BEL GAL ESTATES
115 Main Street East, Hamilton Central
50, 60 & 70 Jerome Crescent, Hamilton East End
Located near John St.S. close to Jackson Square Shopping Centre, Hamilton Farmer's Market, Gore Park, the Hamilton Public Library, the GO Station and St. Joseph's Hospital.
Located near Centennial Pkwy S. & Queenston Rd. Includes tennis courts, exercise room, whirlpool & sauna, and an olympic size swimming pool for all tenants to enjoy. Rental Office is located at 50 Jerome Crescent
1.877.469.5231
1.877.469.4885
Availability online at
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apartments townhouses Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway
Kings Forest Manor
288 Mount Albion Rd. | 905-578-5488 - Building Super Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.
One and Two Bedroom Apartments
Kently Towers
Hamilton's
543 Queenston Rd. | 905-561-1239 - Building Super Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences including Eastgate Mall, and bus routes.
One and Two Bedroom Apartments
Kingswood Place
6 Kingswood Dr. | 905-387-0848 - Building Super Your family will enjoy the spacious layout, complete with clean appliances. Steps away from grocery store, bus routes, schools and Glendale Golf Course. Very convenient!
Two and Three Bedroom Townhomes
www.desantis.com email: info@desantis.com
Head Office: 905-777-0252
Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home! 4G
The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253
Main & Bay
Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675
Main & Bay
Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay
Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay
Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373
Bay & Charlton
The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371
Main & Queen
Savaria & Pannonia Towers - 145 & 165 Queen St. South – 905 570 8691
Bay & King
The Marketeer & Villager - 150 & 160 Market St. – 905 529 9401
Main & John
Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414
John & Burlington
Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994
Main & Nash
The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361
BRANTFORD
West & Fairview
Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867
Fairview & North Park
Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596
Fairview & North Park
North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596
Plains & King
Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456
Lakeshore & Brant
The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431
Lakeshore & Brant
The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427
Queen Mary & Rebecca
Park Terrace I, II, III - 199, 187, 189 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300
Navy & Randall
Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859
Speers & Kerr
The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342
Lakeshore & Dixie
Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370
Dixie & Bloor
Pacific Way I – 3480 Havenwood Dr. – 905 629 7941
Dixie & Bloor
Pacific Way II – 1485 Williamsport Dr. – 905 629 7941
Lakeshore & Parklawn
Landmark Apt. -2493 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 255 4559
Lakeshore & Parklawn
Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246
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Eastgate square 70 Glenburn Court spacious 1, 2 & $ from 699 3 bedrooms • Close to all amenities • Wheelchair accessible Call
905-561-6352 caledonia 130 Argyle Street North
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Hamilton
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INCREDIBLE VALUE! Ideal Downtown location
Walk to GO Station, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants. On the Bus Route! • Individually Controlled Heat • Freshly Painted • Secured Entry • Newly Carpeted • Large Balconies
1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from
675
Main floor space for lease $300/mth. Ideal for accountant
Renaissance ToweRs
The Newly Renovated
• New Appliances
100 Ferguson Ave. S., Hamilton (Ferguson at Hunter)
*Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, dining room & washroom
ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED
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905-527-2626
Open 7 Days a Week & Evenings suenicholson@live.ca
For rental Inquiries please email:
Hamilton
• prime downtown location
• free parking
• suitable for professionals
• laundry facilities on-site
• walking distance to GO station, buses or shopping • clean building • quiet tree-lined neighbourhood
• controlled access
• included heat, hot water, hydro extra • blinds included • storage lockers
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hat’s on your wish list when searching for a home to lease? I did an informal survey with a small group of past and present renters to see what people look for, and the results are in. In the top spot – without a doubt – are actually two key items that go hand-in-hand: clean and quiet. A building with reliable security system was also near the top of the list in many cases, as was a property manager that responded quickly to issues, and a laundry room that was readily available and fully functional. New appliances and new paint were also in demand and in one case, a home that offered lots of natural light was a request. While your “Top 10” list may read differently, make sure you do in fact have a list handy so that you can compare apples with apples when shopping for a space to lease. It’s important for property managers to know what you’re looking for when you’re shopping so that they can help you find what you’re looking for or can offer alternatives if they have access to other locations. The more locations you have to compare, the better the chances of finding just the right one that tops your list.
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hamilton Effort Trust - Various Central and West Hamilton Locations
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Effort Trust - Various East Hamilton and Stoney Creek Locations
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Effort Trust - Various Locations
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Kingswood Place-6 Kingswood Drive
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Kings Forest Manor-288 Mount Albion Rd.
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Understanding when yoUr rent can be increased – and by how mUch
By ted whitehead
Renting an apartment in Ontario brings with it numerous privileges and responsibilities. Tenants should know where they stand when it comes to what they are entitled to under the Residential Tenancies Act because it protects renters’ safety and privacy, and also outlines tenant responsibilities. At the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO), we find that consumers often do not understand the parameters of the landlord-rental relationship, especially when it comes to issues around rent and when it can be increased. The rules governing the amount of rent are stipulated in great detail in the Residential Tenancies Act. Landlords can increase rent only in accordance with this document, and in an amount that is not greater than the lawful rent permitted under the appropriate sections. Property managers and property owners, who are members of the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) pay strict adherence to these rental-increase regulations. Tenant’s living in CRBP-approved buildings can expect a consistent and straightforward approach with regard to any increases in their rent – no unlawful surprises. For example, there is the “12-month rule” which states that a landlord who is entitled by law to increase rent to a tenant for a rental unit can do so only after at least one year has elapsed. This time frame begins on the day of the last rent increase for that specific tenant in that exact rental unit if there was a previous increase, or since the day the unit was rented to that tenant. In addition, the guideline for each calendar year is determined by the percentage change from year-to-year in the Consumer Price Index for Ontario for the prices of goods and services, as reported monthly by Statistics Canada. These prices are averaged over the 12-month period that ends at the end of May of the previous calendar year, rounded to the first decimal point. Landlords can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for permission to raise rents over the established guideline if they are engaging in costly repairs or renovations. TheRentersGuide.ca If the landlord makes such an application, tenants must receive access to a copy of this form and notice of the hearing date. As a tenant, you must receive at least 90 days’ notice in writing of a rent increase, with the amount of increase mentioned. If you don’t receive this notice, you do not have to pay the increase, but are still responsible for the rent. TheRentersGuide.ca
This gives you some idea of the level of detail covered in the Residential Tenancies Act, and there are many more points to consider. There are some exceptions to all of these guidelines, so it is important to check the Act if you are in doubt about your landlord’s responsibilities – or your own. The Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) was created by FRPO to help ensure a high quality of life for tenants in certified buildings. The apartments that qualify under the program comply with the conditions stipulated in the Residential Tenancies Act. This is a useful tool in helping you to locate buildings that are safe and professionally run. To learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, you can find the Residential Tenancies Act at www.ontariotenants.ca/law/act.phtml You will also find information at www. frpo.org and www.crbprogram.org
Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program at the Federation of Rental-housing Providers TheRentersGuide.ca of Ontario – FRPO
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Hamilton 03840
280 Fiddlers Green Road
• Ancaster Living for Seniors
• Great Downtown locations
This is a must see for any Senior. This complex offers a beautiful courtyard setting, laundry room on site, lockers, parking and much more. Each unit has appliances, both front and back entrances with garden areas, freshly painted and well maintained.
All units include fridge & stove. A couple of addresses to choose from. Call for more info and viewings Fantastic 1 Bedrooms from
One bedroom units available
$692 - 791 + Utilities
1 Bedrooms $693 including utilities
Many great locations to choose from
To view call Laurie Ward at 905-546-2424 Ext.7874 or 289-921-7368 Hamilton
Vittoria Apartments
600 $ 2 Bedroom 700 $ 3 Bedroom 900 1 Bedroom
$
+ hydro + hydro + hydro
Tenants that honour a 1 year lease agreement will get a
13th month
frEE rent!
*Some conditions apply, please ask for details
Features: • Clean apartment in modern building • Large balconies with view • Shopping nearby & on bus route • Security monitored premises • New private underground parking available • Quick access to QEW & Niagara
Call
02467
221 Melvin Ave., Hamilton (Parkdale/Barton)
July 20 - August 3, 2013
905.545.0244 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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LARGE 2 BEDROOMS
$745
✔ OnLy $250 DEpOSit!
01693
Hamilton
all utilities included! – heat, hydro, parking & water
✔ Super convenient location ✔ Breathtaking views of Lake or Escarpment ✔ Convenient location – only 850 steps to Eastgate Mall, Lake Ave. Elementary School & Riverdale Rec. Centre
40 gRAndviLLE
Call
905-561-1106
Email:
violettowers@hotmail.com Hamilton
CONDOMINIUM LIVING! 2-bEDroom unit:
795
$
per month plus hydro
3-bEDroom unit:
15 Albright
& 15
nicklAus
895
$
per month plus hydro Lifestyle choice is important to many of us and these buildings offer many amenities. Spend the summer in the gazebo, watch the kids in the playground or cool off in the pool; stroll around the landscaped lawns or under a shade tree. Major building renovations undertaken over the past three years. Top quality found in this family-oriented condominium complex offering various suites -some in a unique two storey design. COMMUNITY FEATURES: Highway Access, Grocery / Supermarket, Pharmacy, Movie / Theatre, Elementary School, Middle School, Daycare Center PLUS: Tenants pay personal use hydro only, Seasonal Pool, Exercise room, Dishwasher, Controlled Access
Contact us at the following email addresses: nicklaus@shaw.ca or albright1@shaw.ca
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02442
July 20 - August 3, 2013
Hamilton
affordable &
Convenient
Large 2 Bedroom
675
01680
from $
includes heat, hydro & parking
• small walk to Elizabeth Bagshaw elementary and Bishop Ryan Secondary schools!
• On-Site Childrens Activity Centre! • Seasonal Pool for your family to enjoy! • Parking for Multi-car families! 55 Tindale courT
Call today
905-578-6365 Hamilton
129 Bold Street Hamilton
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01606
Clean & Spacious
Centrally located near St. Joe’s Hospital. Juniors $670 + Hydro 1 Bedrooms $770 + Hydro 2 Bedrooms $870 + Hydro Parking $30 For rental InquIrIes please call 905-920-8810 13
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401 Main Street -East 1 bdrm apts $735/mo & 2 Bdrm apts $850/mo Hydro extra. Underground prkg included. Security cameras. Keyless entry. Close to all amenities,shopping & Bus Routes Call Kevin at (905)317-9885 Owned & operated by Rainco Inc
Hamilton
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Melvin Ave Near -expressway. Spacious, bright, painted & upgraded 1 bed apt. $650 +Hydro. Includes parking, fridge & stove. Convenient location. Bus stops at door. Laundry room, spectacular views! (289)396-8500, www.smar.ca
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STONEY CREEK - -Newly renovated Building 2 bdrms, $825 & $835 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceramics, laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953
Hamilton APARTMENTS (EAST HAMILTON) -- Near Mount Albion. Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $595 Clean, well kept building, close to schools & shopping. No pets. Call (905)573-7813
Hamilton UPPER JAMES & -QUEENSDALE Single room for rent $520/mo with shared accomodations First/Last Quiet Building avail Immed. Call Gord (905)383-7737
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Burlington/Waterdown
1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES • Utilities and windows coverings included • Individually controlled heat and A/C • Indoor heated pool, sauna & fitness Centre • Outdoor sundeck, tennis courts BBQ areas & playground • Recreational activities • Close to the GO station, QEW, 407, 403 Hwys, Joseph Brant Hospital, Spencer Smith Park • Parking available
905-639-8583 1285 OntariO Street
(at Maple avenue) Burlington, On
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01543
Ontario Street Lakeshore Road
Joseph Brant Hospital
Unfurnished
To Hamilton
Furnished
407 Brant Street
QEW
nue e Ave Mapl
To Toronto
Mapleview Shopping Centre
BURLINGTON TOWERS
Lake Ontario
corporatesuites.ca Burlington/Waterdown
Prime Downtown location Burlington AA walk walk to to shops shops •• lake lake •• park park •• public public transportation transportation
478 Pearl St.
477 Elizabeth St. ■ Upgraded Windows
■ Upgraded Suites/Utilities Incl.
■ Outdoor Heated Pool
■ Garden Terrace (Pearl)
■ Newer Laundry Machines
■ Indoor Parking Available
■ In-house Maintenance Staff
■ On-site Management
■ Beautifully Maintained Buildings
■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms
■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms
(subject to availability)
478 PEARL ST.
(905) 632-1643
01555
■ Modern Elevators
(subject to availability)
477 ELIZABETH ST.
(905) 634-9374
After more than 40 years of apartment management ... Stellen knows how to make you feel RIGHT AT HOME. July 20 - August 3, 2013
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renters’help
Making the most of your
Balcony BY JANE HERMAN
W
hether your balcony is a sun-drenched southern exposure with a spectacular view or a secluded shady nook, it’s
your own window onto the world below, an oasis in which to enjoy the fresh air, relax, catch some rays, read and entertain. Here are some of my favourite ideas for enjoying this most-under-utilized apartment feature.
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renters’help Use your imagination A balcony is useful to check the daily weather – but why not enjoy your morning coffee and the paper outside before you go to work? Perhaps you even have the space to do some stretches outside in the early AM sunshine, or partake of your lunch under an umbrella, with proper table linen and real dishes and a book – and savour the scenery. A cold supper picnic on the balcony with friends or neighbours could add tranquil pleasure to the daily dinner ritual. If you’re romantically inclined, consider a date night close to home at twilight with a nice bottle of wine. After the sun sets, take out your star chart and explore the night sky. Check out www.almanac.com/astronomy for tips on what to see and when. Don’t miss the Meteor Showers, visible this summer on July 30 and August 11 to 13 (visit www.almanac.com/content/meteor-showers-guide for complete details).
Create comfort You don’t need to invest a lot to create an attractive balcony. A couple of inexpensivebut-comfortable lounge chairs, a small side table – an umbrella if you need one – are sufficient to get started. Over time and you could add a waterproof rug, throw pillows, attractive containers, hanging baskets, even a bird feeder. Browse through your local Home Outfitters or Crate and Barrel for inspiration into the season’s patio must-haves. A set of plastic dishes and serving pieces, such as a pitcher and salad bowl will last for years. If you plan to garden on your balcony you’ll also need to invest in some simple tools and a watering can.
Transform your balcony into an urban garden The buzzword of the day is “sustainability,” which connotes greening our homes, workplaces and urban environment. Container-grown flowers, vegetables, and herbs support biodiversity by attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees, adding to the oxygen in the air and helping to create a calming space in which to relax. In addition, it’s tremendously satisfying to eat or enjoy something that you’ve grown yourself – and don’t let the fact that you live in an apartment deter you. You can successfully grow tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and other small vegetables in containers on your balcony, along with lettuces and herbs. Right now I am enjoying freshly snipped basil and oregano in my salad every day, and tea made from freshpicked mint leaves. Just make sure that you have adequate sun before setting out edible plants, otherwise, stick to shade-loving flowers.
Banish Clutter Too many apartment dwellers utilize their balconies as storage areas, creating an eyesore from the street and diminishing the building’s aesthetic. Try to store bicycles in your building’s bike racks in the garage along with your snow tires. Consider investing in a large plastic storage cupboard to conceal luggage, golf clubs, skis or other bulky items such as children’s toys. During Canada’s all-too-brief summer season, make your balcony your own personal retreat. The potential is yours to discover.
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Jane Herman is a Communications Consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.
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Burlington 01553
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$1,200
Three-bedroom without garage
$1,300
Three-bedroom with garage
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moving
Get a move on Surviving relocation
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obody pretends that moving to a new home or condo is a walk in the park – but it needn’t be an out-and-out nightmare either. As moving day approaches, don’t wait to be overwhelmed with a flood of jobs that should have been tended to weeks before.
- If you’re doing the job yourself, book a truck. Self-movers should consult the truck rental company as to the truck size required to accommodate your belongings.
Here, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to easing some of the panic
- Take a good look at the floor plan of your new home and visualize your furniture arrangement. Decide which furniture you want to hang on to, and which, if any, should be set free.
associated with the big day:
8 weeks to go
- If you’re moving to a new town, make a phone call to the local Chamber of Commerce for information about schools, amenities, taxes, etc.
- Get estimates from several different moving companies and book a mover. If you decide to contract the mover to take care of your packing, arrange to have this done one or two days before the moving date.
- Properly dispose of anything you will be unable to move – ie, food in the freezer; flammable painting and cleaning supplies. If you’re moving from a condo, re-familiarize yourself with the contents of your locker.
5 weeks to go - Talk to your mover about costs, insurance, loading delivery and claims procedures. Ask your accountant about tax-deductible moving expenses, and be sure to retain any pertinent records. - Obtain copies of your family’s records from doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, etc.
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moving Transfer your children’s school records. - Fill out a change of address form at the post office. Inform creditors, magazine subscriptions, etc., of your new address.
4 weeks to go
If necessary, book a baby-sitter for moving day. - Return library books, videos and items long ago borrowed from neighbours.
2 days to go
- Arrange storage if needed.
If you’ve hired movers to pack for you, they should be doing so now.
- If your furniture, curtains or carpets need fixing, now is the time to have the work done.
Set aside a suitcase with the clothing and toiletries you’ll need along the way, or upon arrival in your new home.
- If you don’t want it, unload it at a garage sale: less to move, cash to gain.
3 weeks to go - Estimate how many boxes you’ll need and collect them from neighbourhood stores. Also collect the following: - newspapers - bubble wrap - scissors - utility knife - packing tape and string - labels and markers - furniture pads - dolly Moving day may seem eons away, but it’s time to start packing those things you won’t use before the move. Arrange for cancellation of utilities, television programming, phone, Internet, etc., and arrange for their setup at your new home.
Pack a survival kit for your first day, including: - scissors and utility knife - coffee cups, paper plates and - paper towels - tea kettle, instant coffee, tea and water/ soft drinks - phone book, pens and paper - garbage bags - soap and towels Valuables and important papers should be carefully secured. Bring these with you instead of packing them in the truck. Defrost your refrigerator and freezer. Be prepared to pay the movers on delivery day.
2 weeks to go - Arrange for the transfer of your bank accounts to your new branch. - Cancel or re-direct any direct deposit or automatic payment arrangements.
If you’re taking a lengthy journey, make travel and hotel reservations.
- Talk to your veterinarian about the best way to move your pet.
Have your address changed on your driver’s license, registration and insurance, and your health card. In major city centres, much of this can be easily done at automated kiosks found TheRentersGuide.ca in designated shopping malls.
- Cancel delivery services and newspaper subscriptions.
Moving day - Pick up the truck early, if you’re moving yourself.
1 week to go
- Make a list of every item loaded onto the truck.
- Have medical prescriptions transferred to a pharmacy in your new TheRentersGuide.ca neighbourhood.
- Provide the mover with a phone number through which you can be reached.
- Be available by phone to answer questions and direct the mover as needed. - Read the bill of lading before signing. - Put aside in a safe place until the transaction is seen through to the very end, including any settling of claims. - Ensure water and appliances are turned off in your old house. - Do a final inspection of your old basement, attic and garage. - Lock all doors and windows.
Upon arrival - As the truck is unloaded, check off each item on your list. Examine furniture for damage and settle your bill. - If you have children underfoot, open a box containing their toys and books. - Ensure utilities are in working order.
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- Sit back with the comforting beverage
of your choice, ignore the disarray and feel proud.
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St. Catharines
July 20 - August 3, 2013
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St. Catharines
tremont apartments
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16 Tremont Drive
utilities included
01686
• Parking available • Laundry on-site • Storage on-site • Ceramic tile in bathroom • Parquet floors throughout • Outdoor pool - life guard on duty from 11:30am to 8pm (Open June 26th to Labour Day) • Patios with ground floor apartments • Upper floors with balconies Community Information: • Public transit • Schools nearby • Easy access to Hwy 406 • Close to Pen Center, entertainment, restaurants, grocery store and all other amenities you could ever wish for.
Call to arrange a showing
1-888-636-3582
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Niagara
01444
8 months free Parking
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
$659 $749
Phone:
July 20 - August 3, 2013
905.892.6025
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