Destination Services
New Roots Relocation offers personalized destination services to assist individuals and families as they relocate to or within Canada. From finding the perfect neighbourhood to navigating local essentials, we ensure a seamless transition every step of the way.
What To Expect
When you work with New Roots Relocation, you can expect a few simple steps to get started:
Book your free 20-minute consultation call, and we’ll connect to assess your unique relocation needs.
We’ll provide a customized service offer detailing exactly how we can help you.
We’ll guide you through the pre-move process, helping you with everything leading up to your relocation.
We’ll set you up with essential services such as SIN registration, provincial health care, and driver’s license.
We’ll support your arrival and get you settled into your new home and neighbourhood.
We’ll be your trusted contact for on the ground support in your new city.
Pre-Departure Services
At New Roots Relocation, we handle everything that happens before you depart. We've thought of every pre-departure moving detail, so you don't have to.
Our Process:
A virtual meeting to review your requirements, options, and provide advice before your pre-move survey.
We arrange independent pre-move surveys with our vetted moving partners to avoid potential supplier pitfalls.
We will present estimates, options, feedback, and advice to select the best solutions for each aspect of your move.
You will select the mover that best suits your needs and budget.
We will provide you with our comprehensive moving checklists and practical advice, including things like pet relocation options.
We're right by your side to provide support with timelines, documentation information, customs, and more – New Roots is with you every step of the way!
Orientation
The key to any successful relocation is finding the right neighbourhood to call home. Our orientation tours are designed to provide an overview of the area including neighbourhoods, schools, health care facilities, as well as shopping, cultural, recreational, and sporting facilities, and other local amenities
Our Process:
An overview of the city, the suburbs and towns, with a visit to neighbourhoods or locations that may meet your needs.
Public transportation overview.
City highlights to see the best of the area.
Visit areas of specific interest based on your/family lifestyle – for example, if you enjoy the outdoors or sports, there are places to see!
We can arrange tickets for shows and events.
Restaurant recommendations and reservations – maybe a local favourite in a neighbourhood under consideration.
Home Search
This is where the fun begins. Most clients tell us that finding a home is their priority – and we get it. Finding the right neighbourhood and home sets up the future for your family.
Our Process:
We only work with expert, vetted local realtors to ensure you find an ideal space for you and your family.
We create a home search roadmap that factors things like your lifestyle, activities, transportation needs, commute tolerance, and if you are looking for green space, urban living, or both!
From negotiating a lease or making sound buying decisions, we are here to prioritize your needs and handle all the administrative aspects of finding and securing your new home.
We are aware of local real estate customs and pitfalls so we can look out for your best interests.
Mortgage Services | Insurance | Home Safety | Trusted Realtors | Leasing or Buying
Temporary Housing
When moving, sometimes short- or medium-term accommodations are necessary as often household goods follow by several weeks or months. In these cases, it is essential to arrive at your new destination knowing your short-term accommodation needs have been arranged in your new community.
Our Process:
We will help you review your short-term rental options and secure your ideal location with all the amenities you need.
Our role is to find you appropriate temporary housing with a home-like environment.
We arrange furnished accommodation with comfortable floor plans, corporate housing, furnished rental suites, or long-term hotel suites.
Renter’s Insurance | Furniture Rental | Comfortable Accommodations | Corporate Housing
Educational Guidance
We understand one of the most important priorities as a parent is choosing the right educational experience for your children whether they are starting daycare or finishing high school. Selecting the right school in combination with the right neighbourhood is of the utmost importance.
Our Process:
An overview of the public, independent, private, boarding, religious based, and vocational school options.
Review daycare options including daycare centers, home daycare facilities and nanny services.
Discuss enrollment, application details and deadlines.
Provide valuable information to guide you through the registration and application process.
Arrange tours if applicable.
Connect you with vetted educational consultants should you require more in-depth guidance.
Essentials & Settling In Services
Now that you have moved, it's time to settle in and get to know your new city! There can sometimes be a lengthy adjustment period to settle in and feel comfortable and confident. Once you arrive, we help you take care of all the details.
We will be your sounding board to answer questions, provide trusted referrals, plan and schedule the essentials, and provide you with a custom guidebook to the city.
Our Process:
We will help you get registered for provincial healthcare, SIN, driver’s license, and any other required documentation
We provide options & recommendations for bank account setup, and referrals for Canadian and International accountants
We help you set up your day-to-day, including finding a vehicle, getting around with local transportation, finding and setting up your mobile phone plan, and getting your utilities set up.
We provide you with a custom guidebook to your neighbourhood and city,
Car Leasing & Purchasing | Law & Accounting Referrals | Documentation | Healthcare | Day-To-Day Essentials
Additional Lifestyle Support
(as needed)
Camp, sporting, local activities for children
Newcomer & meet up groups
Childcare & nanny services
Finding places of worship in your area
Pet daycare & walking services
Language lessons
Cross-cultural training
Translation services
Expectant parent support
Spousal career transition support
Property oversight (snow removal, garden and lawn care, etc.)
Home organization
Departure services (cancelling utilities, breaking a lease, repatriation, etc.)