Moving into a new home is exciting. Between booking movers, setting up utilities, and updating your driver’s licence, most families already feel overwhelmed.
But there is one small step many homeowners forget — and missing it can cause serious headaches later.
Especially during tax season.
Important letters like:
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property tax bills
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notices from the Canada Revenue Agency
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bank and credit card statements
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insurance renewals
can still be mailed to your old address.
By the time you realize something never arrived, you may already be facing late payments, penalties, or even impacts to your credit.
Our Professional Tip for Every Client
At The Fisher Group, we always recommend setting up mail forwarding through Canada Post as part of your moving plan.
Mail forwarding acts as a safety net.
Any eligible mail sent to your previous address is automatically redirected to your new one. This gives you time to gradually update your address with banks, government agencies, and service providers — without worrying about missing something urgent.
How It Works
The process is simple and can be completed online.
You select your start date, choose the length of service, and submit payment.
Most homeowners choose between:
✔ 4 months
✔ 12 months (our recommendation for extra peace of mind)
How Many People Are Covered?
The base service typically covers up to four household members.
Need to include more?
You can add additional names, up to a maximum of eight people on the order, for an extra fee per person.
This makes it ideal for families moving together.
⚠️ Timing Matters — Plan Ahead
Here is the part many people don’t realize:
Mail forwarding does not start immediately.
Processing usually takes about five business days before the service begins. After that, it can take additional delivery time for redirected mail to arrive at your new home.
If you apply on a Monday (with no holidays), forwarding may only begin the following week.
Our advice?
Set it up early so there is no gap in coverage.
A Smooth Move Goes Beyond Closing Day
Handing over the keys is only one part of moving. Making sure your finances, identification, and important correspondence follow you to your new address is what truly protects your transition.
If you would like, our team can also provide you with a checklist of:
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who to notify first
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which updates are time-sensitive
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and how to prioritize government and financial institutions
We’re always happy to help.
