After the move
A practical first-week checklist for utilities, mail, safety, local services and the small details that help a new address feel like home.
Open the moving essentials →For every chapter after possession
Beyond
the move.
Real estate gets you home. The relationship should carry on from there—with useful local knowledge, thoughtful introductions and a little more good in the community.
The useful stuff, kept close
A home is more than a closing date.
Whether you need to transfer a service, find a great local spot, ask for a trusted introduction or simply stay connected, this is where Vidal & Co. keeps the good things within reach.
Local favourites
Coffee worth crossing the neighbourhood for, easy family outings, date-night tables and familiar Ottawa rituals—shared as real recommendations, not a directory.
Coming soon →Trusted local pros
When a client asks who we would call, we make a thoughtful introduction to professionals we genuinely know and trust.
Request an introduction →Community with a heartbeat
Buy a home.
Save a dog.
Our rescue initiative makes every new home and every Vidal & Co. listing closing an opportunity to give back. It is one of the clearest ways we put care into practice.
Explore the initiative
Dog of the weekMeet CyrusRead his story →
A living local edit
Favourite places make a place feel like yours.
We are collecting the small, excellent things that make Ottawa life richer—shared thoughtfully as the list grows.
A good Saturday
Coffee, a market stroll and somewhere to linger.
For the family
Low-fuss outings that make a new city feel familiar.
Your new neighbourhood
The local places that turn errands into rituals.
A little Vidal & Co., for real life
Team swag, client events, seasonal guides and the occasional good surprise.
This is the home for the fun things, too. Keep an eye on it—or ask us what is happening next.
Shop Team SwagGood to know
A few honest answers.
Are these businesses Vidal & Co. endorsements?
They are personal recommendations and introductions based on our own experience and client feedback—not a guarantee of price, availability, quality or fit. Please do your own research, obtain quotes, review credentials and choose the provider that is right for you.
Can I ask for a trade or service recommendation?
Absolutely. Tell us what you need and your neighbourhood, and we will share a useful starting point whenever we can. We will always be clear about whether it is a personal connection, a client referral or simply a name worth considering.
What is Buy a Home, Save a Dog?
It is Vidal & Co.’s community initiative supporting responsible rescue adoption and local Ottawa rescue partners. Buyers who purchase with Vidal & Co. may be eligible for an adoption-fee benefit, and every Vidal & Co. listing closing contributes directly to our rescue partners.
The relationship is the point
Need a name, an idea or a hand?
Reach out. We would love to help make the next part feel a little easier.
Talk to Vidal & Co.