Your Guide to relocating and settle in Langebaan
Just Moved to Langebaan?
WELCOME to the Weskus, especially in Langebaan – to all the new residents that just recently Moved to Langebaan. May the next chapter in your life be filled with fond memories.
As moving to a new town might be exciting, it is also stressful. It is starting over and a changed lifestyle. Therefore we would like to assist by providing a mini Guide for all “Town-Movers” to help settle quicker in Langebaan.
Welcome to your New Home in Langebaan
Homeowners
As a new homeowner and assumed that transfer did take place, it is important to make sure of the following:
- New Municipal accounts has been opened and deposits has been paid to Municipality
- Make sure that meter reading has taken place to determine your start-up account reading. Contact Municipality at 022 -707 5000 or www.sbm.gov.za
- Make sure that you have insurance cover for building from transfer and content from occupation.
- Langebaan receives home post-delivery – so make sure that you change address for all accounts and
- Security – Change alarm codes and locks on doors or sign up with security provider (Security in Langebaan)
- Make sure that you get all your compliance certificates- gas installation, electricity, plumbing, etc. and all guarantees from previous owner
Tenants
- After lease has been signed and you have taken occupancy, make sure that you do detail inspection of premises and take photos of all defects and report it within 7 days to landlord or rental agent
- make sure you receive rules and regulations or home Owners Association
- Allocated parking for you and guests
For other contact details to get you settled:
- Garden Services and Landscaping
- Communications and Technology – Connect DSTV, Internet, Fibre
- Maintenance and Home services- cleaning services, plumbers, electricians, renovations, etc.
- Schools and Day Care– schools, day care
- Churches– places of religion
- Library
Become a "Local"
All your stuff is finally at your new home. Most of it is unpacked. Your new house is starting to feel homely- now it is time to feel at home in Langebaan. So how do I meet the locals and make new friends.
- Be a tourist – Explore Langebaan. Check out everything . What to See and What to Do
- Volunteer & get involved – At the school activities, non profit Charities in Langebaan, Neighbourhood Watch or join clubs, events or visit library. Also make contact with Ward Councillor to offer assistance.
- Stay Informed – Become aware of main concerns of the community. Join the social media groups- love Langebaan (facebook) or Instagram
- Meet the neighbours – Housewarming Party or go and introduce yourself
- find a hobby- gym, painting, watersport,etc., where you meet locals with same interest.
- Change number plates – nothing more local than CR number plate
- Become a regular at your favorite coffee shop, restaurant or bar
Get out and Explore Langebaan- feel more connected as you integrate with the locals. As everyday brings a sense of discovery and surprise- ASk, ASK, ASK…till you know everything and love being a Langebaaner! Welcome to the Pearl of the West Coast…