Moving into a new home is always an exciting process, and the start of a new chapter in your life. It can also be a strange and daunting time as there is so much that needs to be arranged and it can take a while for a new property to feel like home – this is particularly true if you are a first time owner. There are a few steps that you should take whenever you move into a new property which should help you to get settled quickly and start to feel at home – read on to find out more.
- Get Utilities Up & Running
One of the first steps to take after moving into a new home will be to get the utilities up and running – the majority of energy providers will put new owners into a standard tariff, but these will be expensive. You may want to switch to a better tariff so you will need to take readings so that you do not get overcharged for your first bill.
- Find The Stopcock & Fuse Box
Every homeowner should know where the stopcock and fuse box is as early as possible. You will want to find out where these are before you need to know where they are so that you can quickly shut off the water or restore power with minimal downtime.
- Inspect The Property
Although you will have inspected the property when looking at it, you should go through each room in deeper detail and inspect every inch to make sure that there are no issues. Common issues which you may encounter include plumbing leaks, dripping faucets, mould, infestations etc.
- Secure The Property
You need to feel safe and secure in your home but this is often not the case when you first move in as you will not know how secure the house is or what the neighbourhood is like. It is a smart idea to change the locks, check that the windows can lock, test the smoke alarms and think about added security. Video doorbells, smart locks, and intruder alarms are all smart purchases.
- Get Contacts Of Local Services
When you move to a new area, it is important that you have a contact number for various local services. This way, if you were to encounter any problems, then you can quickly get the issue resolved by an expert and not the first name that you find. This will include a reliable electrician who can solve any electrical issues and carry out any necessary rewiring or other electric jobs that might need doing when you first move in.
There is no feeling quite like moving into a new home, particularly if it is your very first property. With so much happening and such a big moment in your life, it is very easy for this to become disorganised and chaotic, which is why you need to know what to do. The above are the main steps that you need to take immediately so that you have everything that you need and can begin enjoying your new surroundings.
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