Top Security Tips for New Homeowners
Security is among the top three concerns for most homebuyers – with the others being location and price – but it is often forgotten in the upheaval and excitement of actually moving in. It is important to ensure that you will feel safe from the outset, and that your newly relocated belongings will also be secure, says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterLife Home Loans. The bond originator provides following security tips for new owners: · Change the locks. Before you move into your new place, replace all the existing exterior locks and make sure you have all the keys. You never know who the previous owners might have given a spare key to, so it’s best to start fresh. · Double check that all sliding doors and all windows fit well within their frames and have sturdy burglar bars or security gates. You may also want to fit additional anti-lift devices to sliding doors, and install additional safety chains and spyholes on solid doors. · If there’s an exist