You are now ready to move into your new home. This checklist will help you make sure that your move-in day is smooth.
Here are some tips for those who are about to move into a new home.
Before you move in, arrange a handover (or “new home demonstration”). Your builder will need to show you how to use the new home. This will cover central heating, appliances, fire alarms, stopcocks, and other details. You should have the manuals for each appliance. To identify any problems, turn on each appliance. sultantoto
This meeting is also a chance to show your plans and discuss everything. Are you sure that your new home is as described in the plans?
Make sure you check everything! You can also use the handover to clean your teeth. You can get to work: flush toilets, run taps, fill the bath with water and check for leaks; check sockets or switches; inspect doors and windows; lock and unlock them. youngtoto
Fitted drawers and cupboards should work flawlessly. Bathrooms and windows are often affected. Check for cracks around windows. Make sure that the bathroom tiles are sealed and smooth. Check the insulation in your loft.
Lift any turf in the garden and inspect for soil (not rubble, which can often be found there), and watch out for water pools.
Turn on your kitchen appliances. To make sure that they work properly and don’t trip on the power, run them on low. presidenttoto
Note down any issues you find and take a photograph. Ask the builder for corrections before you move day. Do not rely on the person who shows you around that day. Instead, write them to the builder after you’ve visited.
Remind anyone who is not satisfied with the inspection that they are purchasing your home at a great price and must ensure it is in good working order. You can keep everyone on your side by telling them ahead of time that you will be inspecting everything. It is important that the appointment lasts at least 30 minutes.
You will be the first person to live in your new home when you move into it. There are additional things you need to do before you arrive.
Do a snagging inspection – Before you make your purchase, the best time is to have a professional snagging study done. Many developers won’t allow snagging inspections before the completion of a purchase. This is why you need to book the snagging survey as soon after you move in.
Measure up and measure your new home for soft furnishings. You shouldn’t make major investments until contracts have been exchanged and the home legally yours. However, you can start to plan where furniture will go and what it will fit.
Install your internet – It can take several weeks for an engineer to come to your house to install your broadband or, if necessary, satellite TV. It’s important to make appointments as soon as possible so that you don’t live without essentials for many weeks.
Post codes – Many businesses might not have their addresses on their database, so your new home will come with a post code. Your builder should contact the local council in order to obtain a new post code and address. Royal Mail will inform the post code that it can be delivered. Tell them. You could be denied insurance. Some companies may take a while to update their database. You may need to give a postcode from another street so that your delivery drivers can be directed from that address. mastertoto
Order bins – Call your local council to order wheelie bins for delivery to your new residence. Find out the dates of your bin collection. Some members have had difficulty getting their bins picked up, particularly if they live in the early stages of a development. Councils may be able to collect your bins from rural areas.
Order a Door Number – If your builder has not provided one, get one after you have signed contracts. This will allow the postman and delivery companies to find you.
Compare removal companies – It’s easy to compare removal firms. Our removals tool will allow you to quickly get quotes and find high-quality firms.
Check your paperwork before you move into a new building. Your lawyer or conveyancer should ask your builder/developer for all paperwork and have it all by the completion. You should verify that they have received it.
A copy of your Buildmark (NHBC), or any other new home policy or warranty documents.
If you are a leaseholder, a copy of your lease
Information about who should pay the service fee or ground rent
Instruction manuals and warranties for all appliances, including your boiler
Take a look around your home with fresh eyes and make sure everything is working properly. You can check for scratches, dents and holes on surfaces. If you do, it will be difficult to claim that you caused them. You should report them to your builder and ask for clarification before signing any forms.
Verify your meters – Check that your utility provider has the correct serial numbers for your meters. There have been cases where people paid for the water and energy of their neighbors because they had different serial numbers. Also, you should take meters readings.
Locate the stopcock. If you don’t have one, locate it so that you can easily turn off water from your home in an emergency.
Get to work on the snags as soon as possible. You should immediately raise the more serious issues with the contact. However, smaller problems can be compiled and sent to the builder for resolution. You have two years to resolve these issues. We strongly recommend that you send your list to your builder immediately to allow them the time they need to address it. It is best to have things resolved while builders are still working on other properties. It is much more difficult to get them back if they are working somewhere else.
You are unlikely to see the full scope of what a professional inspector will find. If your developer is not responding to your requests for action, an independent snagging survey can help to add weight to your complaint.
A professional snagging inspection is recommended. You can have one done anytime after you move in but it’s best to do it before the second year. New Build Inspections is the UK’s most renowned snagging inspectors. They can provide a quote right away.
Do not heat your house too fast – It is still drying out. Small cracks can result from shrinkage. Excessive heat can worsen this problem so resist the urge to turn up your thermostat.
Additional paperwork – Within a few months of your completion, you should receive confirmation from the Land Registry that the title has been registered. You should contact your solicitor if you do not receive it.
Let the dust settle. While you may be worried about every little thing about a new build, there are no guarantees. Condensation and efflorescence are two things that are perfectly normal.
Condensation occurs when your house is dry. Keep some windows and vents open to let out moisture. You can also use extractor fans to create steam in your bathroom or kitchen.
The salty substance called efflorescence can form on brickwork. This is also part of the drying process and can be brushed off or wiped away. If it persists on the walls, contact your builder. This could indicate a problem.
