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6 things to do when you move into your new home

6 things to do when you move into your new home

Author: Pranil Maharaj
Date: 2018-12-21

While new home buyers find much excitement during the purchasing of their property and may be exhausted after a few long days of moving, there must be a to do list before turning in that first night.

Here is a checklist of things to do as soon as you move in:

1. Change the locks: This is highly important as it ties into securing your home. It is advisable to have a locksmith look at the locks on the home before you move in. Changing the locks are essential as you may not be aware of who has keys to your newly-bought property.

2. Check the plumbing: Nothing can be more frustrating than things going wrong with plumbing early on into the buying. Upon moving in, and even before buying, ensure all plumbing is as it should be.

3. Unpack one box of important items: Nothing could be more frustrating than the end of an exhausting day with no idea where your toothbrush or soap could be. Be sure to pack one box of essential items.

4. Set up your home security: Whether it is a home alarm or something a little more complex, take the time to ensure your home security is set up and working. Meet with your local armed response team or neighbourhood watch and be sure to check that the motor in your gate is working fully with a spare set of batteries on hand in case of emergency.

5. Check your smoke detector's batteries: It may not be the best topic to give thought to, but it is vital to be prepared in the event of a fire. Replace the batteries in your smoke detector and keep an unused, spare set on hand.

6. Identify where your electricity box and geyser are situated: Knowing where your electricity box and geyser are situated will make a difference in the event of the power running low. Doing this will spare you the efforts of waking up to a house where the electricity has run out or water has not heated.