Whether they are first-time buyers, buying their first family home, flying the nest or downsizing, moving home can be one of the most exciting (and stressful) times of a person's life.
One of the nicest ways to celebrate a new home is with a unique housewarming card filled with a thoughtful message to convey the excitement of the occasion. But what to write in a new home card, I hear you ask. It can be tricky to get this right- do you go for a funny new home message, something more sentimental or short and sweet? Well, panic not, we've got new home message ideas for all of the above, plus new home quotes and our top tips on writing new home messages for friends and families. Read on, my friend...
Short and sweet new home messages
- There's no place like home.
- Home Sweet Home. Congratulations!
- Happy new home!
- Can't wait to see your fancy new digs.
- Congrats! I can't wait to come visit!
- Let the decorating commence...
- Here's to a new address, new adventures and new memories.
- Here’s to new beginnings.
- We just know that you're going to be so happy here.
- Warmest wishes for your new home.
- You've got the keys! Woohoo!
- Enjoy this next chapter in your new home.
Funny Messages for a New Home Card
- Congratulations, I'm SO happy for you (but I'm not helping you unpack!)
- Happy new home! I hope your new house isn't haunted.
- Fingers crossed your new neighbours aren't weirdos.
- Finally you can put all those hours on Pinterest to good use!
- Look at you, all grown up and stuff!
- Home is where the WIFI connects automatically.
- A bigger home means... more houseplants.
- Remember, it's nothing a lick of paint and £150k can't fix!
- Thanks for not asking me to help you move. Happy new home, guys!
- Good luck convincing your new neighbours you’re normal.
- Your biggest mistake was giving me your new address. I can’t wait to overstay my welcome!
- May your new home be filled with love, laughter, and all the pizza delivery menus you could ever need!
- Congrats on your new home. I bought you some wine so I have something to drink when I visit.
- We all know it's really the cat's house. You just pay the mortgage.
- May your neighbours be quiet and your parking be ample.
Gorgeous New Home Quotes
- “Home is where you can dance like a fool and not be judged… unless you have nosy neighbours.” – Ellen DeGeneres
- “Moving is like childbirth. You forget how painful it is until it happens again.” – Loni Anderson
- “The ache for home lives in all of us.” –Maya Angelou
- “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” –Jane Austen
- “A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store.”– Frank McKinney Hubbard
- The ultimate luxury is being able to relax and enjoy your home” –Jeff Lincoln
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“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” –William Morris
- “People are living longer than ever before, a phenomenon undoubtedly made necessary by the 30-year mortgage.” –Doug Larson
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“A house is made of brick and mortar, but home is made by the people who live there.” –M. K. Soni
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“That house was…a perfect house, whether you like food or sleep, or story-telling or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all. Merely to be there was a cure for weariness, fear and sadness.” –J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
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“One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 to make things go, and duct tape to make them stop.” –G.M. Weilacher
Messages for a First Home/ First Time Buyers
- Huge congratulations on buying your very first home.
- Home is where your story begins! Congratulations on getting on the property ladder.
- OMG! You're homeowners! So excited for you.
- So long, renting! Enjoy being allowed to put a hole in your wall whenever you like.
- You bought a house! Welcome to adulthood. (It sucks, you're going to love it)
Messages for Families
- We can't wait to pop round for a cuppa soon!
- Happy new home, and happy new adventures for you and your gang!
- Such beautiful new, clean walls! Make the most of it because they're a magnet for sticky fingerprints and crayon!
- So happy for you and your lovely family in your brand new home.
- Wishing your family lots of happy memories and new adventures in your beautiful new home.
- Good luck on your move. Hope everyone gets the room they want!
- May your family have many happy times in your beautiful new home.
Messages for New Neighbours
- Welcome to the neighbourhood! We're here if you need a tour, a cup of sugar or a coffee and a natter.
- Welcome, neighbours! We hope you love it here as much as we do.
- Congratulations on your new home. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
- Hi from your new neighbours (name/s) at (house number). Feel free to give us a knock if you need anything at all
- A very warm welcome to your new house, and to the neighbourhood.
Messages for friends moving away
- We're so sad to see you go, but couldn't be happier for you on this new adventure!
- We'll miss you so much! Huge congratulations and wishing you the best of luck on your new adventure.
- Looks like we have our next holiday destination sorted! We're so excited to come visit you.
- Know that you are loved and you'll be missed. Come back and visit anytime.
Messages from Estate Agents
Did you know we can also help you with corporate greetings cards? If you're an estate agent looking for unique new home cards for your clients, we can help you with that! Get in touch to discuss your ideas here or find out more about our corporate services here.
- Congratulations on your new home from everyone at (estate agent's name).
- You've been a pleasure to work with. Congratulations on your new home.
- It's been a privilege to be a part of your home-buying journey. Congratulations and wishing you all the best for your new home.
