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Rather than post in an existing thread I think this deserves a little place on its own.
This post is purely knowledge I have gained whilst living here..... just food for thought.
The practise of renting and occupying vacant "owned" homes does exist. I dont care what anyone says.
The root of the problem normally stems from the period after the house or apartment has been built.
Rather than leave an unsold property vacant for several months,
during that period the builder (in good business practise) uses an agent to glean a little holiday rental income, this can apply winter and summer.
The agent invariably retains a key for access (which again is always common practise).
Once the house is finally sold, the new owner doesnt realise their "NEW" property had been previously rented and several keys by this time are already in circulation with countless ex-tenants and/or agents.
It is therefore imperative that when you acquire any property, you change ALL locks forthwith and preferably fit them yourself or risk the locksmith also retaining a copy and starting the chain again.
You should always buy any new locks outside the town you live in, this way the locksmith will not know your house or you.
Merv!
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