When buying a house, does the new owner have to keep the water meter?Yes. A new owner moving into a metered property will have to keep the meter.feedbackWas this helpful? Yes No Please let us know if you have any feedback.Thank you for your feedbackfeedback actions Send feedback Live ChatRelated articles How do we install water meters? How do I check if my home is metered? Can I have a meter if I live in a flat? Can all properties have water meters? How often do you read my meter?