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83 Best Housewarming Messages To Write in a New Home Card | Wishes for Friends, Family & Neighbours


Wondering what to write in a new home card?


Whether they're purchasing a new build property, a flat in the city, a grade II listed cottage or even a houseboat - moving home is simultaneously one of the most stressful yet most fulfilling stages of life. When all of the seemingly endless paperwork is completed and the boxes are packed away, there's nothing like putting your feet up with a cuppa in your brand new house.


Tell your friends, family or neighbours how happy you are for them with a thoughtful new home card. Here you'll find over 80 greeting card messages to write as a way of saying congratulations.



Short & Sweet Messages


  • Wishing you lots of love and happiness in your new home.

  • Here’s to the start of a wonderful adventure.

  • Home sweet home!

  • Get ready to create tons of memories in your new place.

  • Oh wow! The house is yours!

  • Good luck with the house move.

  • May your home become a little heaven on Earth.

  • Here's to settling in and making it your own.

  • Congratulations! Let the decorating commence…

  • We just know that you're going to be so happy here.

  • You’ve got the keys! How exciting!

  • Shiny new home. Happy times ahead.

  • Remember, home wasn't built in a day.

  • Can’t wait to see your fancy new pad.

  • Wishing you love and laughter in these four walls.

  • Here’s to new beginnings and amazing memories in your new place.

  • This house is absolutely perfect for you.


Scroll down for even more messages & quotes to inspire you. Including well-wishes for first-time buyers, families and new neighbours.

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Cosy living room in a new house with a sofa, coffee table and houseplants

Funny Messages


  • Home is the place we love the best and grumble the most.

  • Fingers crossed that your new neighbours aren’t weirdos.

  • May your new house look just like what you’d planned on Pinterest.

  • Home is where the WiFi connects automatically.

  • Congratulations! Let’s hope the house isn’t haunted.

  • Please don’t ask me to help with the painting.

  • Which bedroom is mine?

  • Oh - check you out! All grown up and stuff.

  • Remember to ask your neighbours when bin day is.

  • True happiness is when all the boxes are packed away.

  • Sending our condolences to your poor new neighbours.

  • Good luck finding the loo roll and teabags.

  • You only need two things; WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should - use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't - use duct tape.

  • A bigger home means... more houseplants.

  • Oh my god! You bought a house? Shut the front door!

  • Most importantly, when’s the housewarming party? I’ll bring the wine.

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Messages for Families

  • Annnnd relax. Put your feet up and enjoy your beautiful new home.

  • Many congratulations! We hope your little family is settling in nicely.

  • You're our favourite people and the fact that you've found your forever home fills us with joy.

  • We can’t wait to pop round for a cuppa and visit you all.

  • Home is being surrounded by all of the people we love the most.

  • We hope that this becomes a very special place and wish you all the best.

  • May your family have many incredibly happy years in this new place.

  • A beautiful family and a lovely home. Absolute perfection.

  • This house is amazing. I’m so thrilled for you all.


 

Messages for First-Time Buyers

  • High five! You did it! You’re officially homeowners. Now it’s time to properly celebrate.

  • Oh my goodness! You bought a house! What great news!

  • Here’s to mortgage payments and mountains of debt. Hooray!

  • A wonderful new place to call your own. We’re so incredibly proud of you.

  • You’ve joined the mortgage club. Exciting times ahead...

  • We're really happy that you now have a place to call your own.

  • Buying a house is a lot of hard work but so, so worth it. Enjoy!

  • Well done - you made it on the property ladder.

  • You've bought a house! You've won an adulting award.

  • You’ll soon discover that living with someone is mostly just shouting ‘what?’ from different rooms.



A row of English countryside cottages with sage green front doors and thatched roofs.

Heartwarming Quotes & Sayings

  • A new home is a place for memories to be made and dreams to come true

  • Home is any four walls that enclose the right people

  • All you need is a new window to gain a new perspective

  • Cleaning out the past, packing up the present and preparing for a much better future

  • There’s no place like home

  • Home is where one starts from - T.S. Eliot

  • A house is made of bricks, a home is made of love and dreams

  • Home should be an anchor, a port in a storm, a refuge, a happy place in which to dwell, a place where we are loved and where we can love – Marvin J. Ashton

  • Home is the nicest word there is - Laura Ingalls Wilder

  • Nothing says comfort like staying at home

  • Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love – Nate Berkus


 

Messages for new neighbours

  • Welcome to the neighbourhood! We hope you love it here.

  • Wishing you all the best settling in. If you need any help, please let us know.

  • Congratulations on your new home from Matt and Sarah at number 12.

  • Please feel free to stop by and knock on our door if you need anything.

  • Looking forward to getting to know you better.


You could also include a short note of upcoming events or important contacts in the local community. This is more applicable to villages. Perhaps information on where to source firewood etc.


 

moving overseas/emigrating

  • We’re sad to see you go but also couldn’t be happier for you on this great adventure.

  • All the best for this exciting new chapter in your life. Keep in touch!

  • Though miles may come between us, you’ll never be far from our hearts.

  • New country. New home. New adventures. New memories.

  • I hope the transition is easy for you.

  • The joy of life comes from all our new experiences.

  • Know that you are loved and you'll be missed. Come back and visit anytime.

  • It's hard to say goodbye to you now but this is the start of something incredible.

  • Great things never came from comfort zones. Good luck with the big move!


 

Estate Agent/realtor to Homebuyer

  • We’re so happy that we could help you find the home of your dreams.

  • Congratulations! May your new place bring you years of happiness and enjoyment.

  • It was an absolute pleasure helping you in the search for your new home.

  • A very warm welcome to your new house.

  • So happy that we were able to make a successful sale for you.

  • Wishing you all the best in turning this house into a home.

  • It was an honour to help you on your homeownership journey.

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