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what do we need to do once we have the keys?
lucylooby123
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We're due to get the keys to our house this weekend :beer: 
The vendors will have vacated (obviously) but we're not moving in straight away as there's work to be done (and because I don't want to change kids schools till sept).
Who do we need to notify from that end? Do we have to check electric and stuff?
First timers here, so clueless!
The vendors will have vacated (obviously) but we're not moving in straight away as there's work to be done (and because I don't want to change kids schools till sept).
Who do we need to notify from that end? Do we have to check electric and stuff?
First timers here, so clueless!
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read the gas / electric / water meters to get opening readings and phone them through to the suppliers.
tell the council - for council tax and electoral roll and ask what day you put the bins out.
tell the tv licence people.
tell the driving licence people.
knock next door and say hello and ask for a cup of sugar.0 -
Change all the barrels in the locks.
Locate all the stop cocks.
make sure all the taps ect, heating and lighting, boilers are working.If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing0 -
as above, but it might also be wise to tell your Insurer that you're not living in your new home just yet. Some have restrictions on how long you can leave a property uninhabited"Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it" Einstein 19510
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Thank you for asking op - I have "find off taps" on my moving day list!If you aim for the moon if you miss at least you will land among the stars!0
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thankyou everyone, very helpful :T0
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Tell the council the property will be unoccupied. I believe you get a 10% reduction on your bill.
Good luck in your new home.0 -
Make sure it's insured (buildings at least) from the day you exchange(d)...0
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Jerryjerryjerry wrote: »Tell the council the property will be unoccupied. I believe you get a 10% reduction on your bill.
Good luck in your new home.
Seems a bit mean only 10% deduction for no occupants, yet 25% deduction for 1 occupant.
Still, that's local taxation for you.This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !0
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