Moving – Page 3 – Canadian Army Wife

The Move Within a Move

Earlier this month I went back to Canada for a week. The main purpose of my visit was to assist with a move – and not my own! My parents are downsizing later this year. They had quite a bit of furniture to get rid of. Fortunately, our son was moving from university residence toContinue reading “The Move Within a Move”

Buy, Rent, Opt-In, Opt-Out

Here are answers to more questions about our move from England to Texas. Are you allowed to buy a home when you are posted outside of Canada? Yes we could buy a home. However, when posted outside Canada there is no entitlement to reimbursement of costs related to the purchase or sale of a home.Continue reading “Buy, Rent, Opt-In, Opt-Out”

First Meeting with Relocation Advisor

This week we had our first meeting with our Relocation Advisor. This meeting is important because we learn all of the benefits to which we are entitled for this move. The moving process is also explained and we learn what we are permitted and not permitted to do. Here is what happens. Posting Message isContinue reading “First Meeting with Relocation Advisor”

The Business of Moving to a New Country

Moving to a new country may seem like it’s a life full of fun and adventure, but there is a lot of work to do, including getting administrative and financial matters in order. Here are a few things we’ve been doing this week to get ready for our move. Passport A passport is an officialContinue reading “The Business of Moving to a New Country”

Posting 2016

We have received our posting message for 2016. We’re moving to San Antonio Texas! I’ve had a few people ask me questions so here are a few answers. They can’t just spring this on you. Did you just find out? No. We received a screening message for the posting in January. We did all theContinue reading “Posting 2016”