Moving In
You've got the keys—now what? Everything you need to know about moving day, setting up your new home, and the admin that needs doing in your first few weeks.
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Editor-picked starting points in Moving In.
Should You Change the Locks at Your New Home?
When it makes sense to change locks, cost breakdown, and what to do if you're concerned about security.
The Complete Guide to Moving In
Everything you need to know from exchange through first month. Timelines, costs, what matters, what doesn't, and why.
First Month Maintenance Checklist
What to check, monitor, and maintain in your first month. Prevention is cheaper than repair.
First Week Checklist
Prioritised checklist for your first seven days. What needs doing immediately versus what can realistically wait.
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Should You Change the Locks at Your New Home?
When it makes sense to change locks, cost breakdown, and what to do if you're concerned about security.
The Complete Guide to Moving In
Everything you need to know from exchange through first month. Timelines, costs, what matters, what doesn't, and why.
First Month Maintenance Checklist
What to check, monitor, and maintain in your first month. Prevention is cheaper than repair.
First Week Checklist
Prioritised checklist for your first seven days. What needs doing immediately versus what can realistically wait.
Getting to Know Your New Home
Learn where everything is, how everything works, and what to check immediately so you feel confident in your new space.
Making Your House Feel Like Home
Transform an empty property into your home. Practical steps beyond unpacking boxes—making it comfortable, personal, and genuinely yours.
Moving Day Survival Guide
Navigate moving day chaos with practical strategies, timeline, and what actually needs doing immediately versus what can wait.
New Build Snagging Checklist
Comprehensive checklist for identifying defects in your new build home before they become your responsibility. What to inspect and what matters.
New Home Admin Checklist
Complete admin to-do list for your new address. Prioritised by urgency with realistic timelines for each task.
Setting Up Utilities at Your New Home
Step-by-step guide to electricity, gas, water, broadband, and phone setup. What's automatic, what requires action, and what takes time.