Things to do after house purchase

cloo

Trixsie1989 wrote: »

Linked with Brexit? It'll be fine, we aren't planning on moving for a very very long time so any crash wouldn't affect us unless the price dropped by over 60%

Yeah, if you're in it for the long run, you haven't much to worry about. We're in our more-or-less forever place, and yes the market's going to go down in the next few years IMO but I'm not worried.

AlexMac

Trixsie1989 wrote: »

...Neither of us are DIY savvy enough to attempt changing euro locks

Agree with the post above it's not rocket science to change a Euro lock barrel; lots of advice on the web.

£30 for a branded one- less than half that at B&Q, etc,... and you'll save enough on locksmiths' fees to buy six-months' supply of IKEA meatballs for frugal autumn dining in!

My other advice would be to check windo locks are secure (somone jemmied our open 3 weeks after moving in as they were only on half-inch screws into timber- now they're bomb-proof). But if you have UPVC doors and windows (?) they are probably already secure.

You'll learn how to tackle lots more demanding DIY than the odd lock... Good luck

Marvel1

Trixsie1989 wrote: »

Good evening all,

Just currently looking at things that I need to do after completion so far I have -

Arranged mail redirection to new address
Contacted TV and internet supplier to move services

I know on my rental I have to contact the council plus water and energy suppliers when I leave the property, give meter readings etc.

is this the same for creating new accounts at the new property? Normally the estate agents have organised accounts for us initially. Do I just call the company who supplies the property currently and create new accounts?

Is there anyone else I need to contact?

Ty

You do the same as in bold for the new property.

Smodlet

Bear in mind, unless you have bought a new build no-one has ever lived in before (and even then, there may still be a gas and electric supplier lined up) that you will be in a "deemed" contract with whichever supplier(s) your vendor used. Once you have completed, you can switch; there are plenty of comparison sites, many offering cash back, including the CEC (Cheap Energy Club) on here. When you take readings, take pictures of the meter(s) as proof.

Also bear in mind you may have to take out buildings insurance from the date of exchange. This seems to be a relatively new thing and I cannot see the sense in it at all but it seems to be a requirement now. Just another rip off as surely your vendors must already have that in place but still. Your solicitor should know if this is necessary or not.

Good luck with your move.

Trixsie1989

Smodlet wrote: »

Bear in mind, unless you have bought a new build no-one has ever lived in before (and even then, there may still be a gas and electric supplier lined up) that you will be in a "deemed" contract with whichever supplier(s) your vendor used. Once you have completed, you can switch; there are plenty of comparison sites, many offering cash back, including the CEC (Cheap Energy Club) on here. When you take readings, take pictures of the meter(s) as proof.

Also bear in mind you may have to take out buildings insurance from the date of exchange. This seems to be a relatively new thing and I cannot see the sense in it at all but it seems to be a requirement now. Just another rip off as surely your vendors must already have that in place but still. Your solicitor should know if this is necessary or not.

Good luck with your move.

Thank you, as it happens we have got free insurance cover from exchange to completion 👍
I think vendor is currently with EDF with a green deal balance on the electric bill so going to look to see which suppliers will take us on and go from there after tomorrow

Good idea about taking pictures of the meter tho! Will do that as soon as we go over after getting keys

Trixsie1989

bigisi wrote: »

Seriously - it's less than five minutes per lock, why not learn?

I have been having a look online but there's different diameters and I'm worried i'l measure wrong and end up with a lock that is useless to me. Could do with knowing someone who has had a go before to guide us through it really at the house

AndyTails

Trixsie1989 wrote: »

I have been having a look online but there's different diameters and I'm worried i'l measure wrong and end up with a lock that is useless to me. Could do with knowing someone who has had a go before to guide us through it really at the house

No, there's only one diameter. Or only one diameter that's used in 99% of locks anyway.

There are different lengths available, but I'm sure all the youtube videos cover it. You take the lock out (it's only one screw!), measure it, put it back (still only one screw), go and buy the replacement one, take the old one out again (still only one screw) and put the replacement one in (and yes, it's still only one screw). Job's a good'un.

Grampus8

Smodlet wrote: »

Bear in mind, unless you have bought a new build no-one has ever lived in before (and even then, there may still be a gas and electric supplier lined up) that you will be in a "deemed" contract with whichever supplier(s) your vendor used. Once you have completed, you can switch; there are plenty of comparison sites, many offering cash back, including the CEC (Cheap Energy Club) on here. When you take readings, take pictures of the meter(s) as proof.

Also bear in mind you may have to take out buildings insurance from the date of exchange. This seems to be a relatively new thing and I cannot see the sense in it at all but it seems to be a requirement now. Just another rip off as surely your vendors must already have that in place but still. Your solicitor should know if this is necessary or not.

Good luck with your move.

Not really a rip off, just good sense as at exchange, you are legally required to go through with the purchase so in essence, like an Absolute Trust, you are deemed to be the owner

Trixsie1989

AndyTails wrote: »

No, there's only one diameter. Or only one diameter that's used in 99% of locks anyway.

There are different lengths available, but I'm sure all the youtube videos cover it. You take the lock out (it's only one screw!), measure it, put it back (still only one screw), go and buy the replacement one, take the old one out again (still only one screw) and put the replacement one in (and yes, it's still only one screw). Job's a good'un.

I've watched a few with my husband today and he's said he will have a go at it so at least that saves the labour costs on that!

scd3scd4

Changing a euro lock should take at maximum 10 minutes. If that.


The best on the market are about £65 but you will need to measure it.