Relocate and settle in Langebaan

Just Moved to Langebaan ?
New Residents Guide

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 New Residents to help  settle quicker in Langebaan.

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Welcome to 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:

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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 Things 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- I lOVE Langebaan (facebook) or Instagram
  • Meet the neighbours – Housewarming Party or go and introduce yourself
  • Find a hobby- gym, painting, water sports,etc., where you meet locals with same interest.
  • Change number plates(Traffic Department) – 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…

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