New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- You've signed the endless stack of papers, posed for the mandatory photo with the keys, and finally unlocked the door to your dream home. Time to celebrate, right? Not quite yet.

While property registration feels like the finish line, it's actually just the beginning, according to a viral real estate post. Before you start picking out curtain colours or planning the housewarming party, there is a crucial post-possession checklist you need to tackle.

From hidden spare keys to unrecorded ownership, Gurugram-based real estate firm Shail Homes shared what new owners must do immediately to truly secure their new investment.

The very first step before moving in is to change the main door lock. You never know who-previou...