100 new home messages to write in a card

Celebrating someone moving house, getting their first home, or just finally moving out of a rundown apartment? When you don’t know what to say – or you just don’t want to say something as boring as ‘good luck in your new home’ – we’ve got your back. Steal some wise words from our guide on what to write in a new home card, and let the happy movers know just how pleased you are for them! 

Wondering where to write your new home wishes? In one of our super thoughtful cards of course! Check out some of our top picks for new home cards from some of our fab independent creators: 

Looking for some new home presents to go with it? We’ve got a huge selection of gifts as well as a  to inspire you! 

Sweet and simple new home wishes

Sometimes simple is best, and sweet is the way to be. So, we’ve listed a load of simple happy new home messages that you can jot down inside your card: 

  1. Well done on the new house! I can’t wait to come visit.
  2. Home sweet home to the loveliest people – I know you’ll be so happy there.
  3. Shiny new home, happy days ahead. Massive congrats!
  4. A lovely new address for a truly lovely family. I can’t wait to see what you do with the place!
  5. I know your new house will very soon be a home. Congratulations and enjoy this special time.
  6. Wishing you good neighbours, strong foundations and years of happy memories in your new home.
  7. With all the moving stress over, it’s finally time to enjoy things!
  8. New address, new house, new adventures. I hope you enjoy all of them!
  9. Make new memories, have good times, and enjoy every moment. 
  10. Moving day is finally here! Best of luck in your new house. 

Funny new home messages

Fill their new home with laughter by opting for one of these funny new home messages – and make sure to pick up a humorous new home card to sit in pride of place on their brand new mantelpiece.

  1. Welcome to adulthood: where hobbies now involve painting walls and drilling holes. 
  2. May your new home look just like your Pinterest home.
  3. Well done on the new house! Can’t wait to overstay my welcome.
  4. Good luck in your new home, and good luck to your new neighbours.
  5. The first sensible purchase you’ve made in your life.
  6. Congratulations on your fancy new house! Can’t wait to come over and eat all the good stuff out of your fridge.
  7. Congrats on your new expensive pile of bricks and responsibilities.
  8. I can’t wait to come get drunk in your new house!
  9. Congrats! Now for the important bit, when’s the housewarming party? 
  10. Time to unpack that mountain of boxes…Good luck and happy new home!

Rude new home messages

If your friend or loved one can take a joke and loves a laugh, go for one of these risqué rude new home messages – and for more inspiration, check out our hilariously rude new home cards.

  1. Hope your new neighbours aren’t d*cks.
  2. Just thought you might like to know that ‘mortgage’ literally translates to ‘death pledge’ in old French. Good luck.
  3. Before you even ask, no I’m not going to come help unpack.
  4. I hope your gin collection will be very happy in its new home.
  5. Here’s to 30 years of debt. Oh, sorry, I mean good luck in your new home!
  6. You paid how much? You might be taking this whole ‘pretending to adult’ thing a bit far here mate.
  7. Your biggest mistake was giving us your new address. 
  8. Just look at you, pretending to be all grown up in your new home. 
  9. Well, sh*t just got a little bit real, didn’t it? Happy new home guys! 
  10. Good luck convincing your neighbours that you’re normal.

Happy new home messages for new neighbours

Sending heartfelt new home messages is a great way to welcome newbies into the neighbourhood. You could even invite them over for a cuppa in your card, and make a joke about someone over the fence that they should be a little wary of. If you’re racking your brains for things to write in a new home card for the newcomers, we’ve thought of a few for you:

  1. Welcome to the street and congrats on your new home! 
  2. Congrats on your beautiful new home, and moving to this neck of the woods – we’ll show you the ropes.
  3. We’re a little biased, but this street is one of the best! Happy new home to you. 
  4. Welcome to the neighbourhood, you’re really going to love it here. 
  5. We hear you’re new to the street. Welcome, welcome! We must discuss the other neighbours over a glass of wine…
  6. Congratulations on your new home, neighbour. I can’t wait for you to love it here as much as I do!
  7. Just wanted to send a little note to welcome you and say that if you ever need anything, we’re only at number [insert house number].
  8. Yay, new neighbours! Looking forward to meeting you properly. 
  9. It’s so lovely to have some new faces on the street, happy new home! 
  10. Welcome to the street! Make sure to pop over for a coffee once you’re all settled in. 

New home wishes for someone moving abroad

Moving to a different country is a massive deal. It’s up to you how sappy you get, but it’s always nice to include some new home wishes that they can read once they’re all unpacked:

  1. Wow, a new country and a new home in one go, look at you go!
  2. How dare you move abroad and leave me behind (although I can’t wait to come stay and use it as my holiday home).
  3. Moving abroad is a pretty big deal and I’m sure you’re going to have the best time in your new home!
  4. So sad that you’ll no longer be so close by, but it looks like I know where I’m going on my next holiday…
  5. Wishing you all the best on your big move, let’s hope nothing gets lost in transport.
  6. I’ll be sure to bring your housewarming gift with me when I fly over!
  7. Sending all the love and best wishes as you get used to your new home and surroundings. 
  8. Best of luck with your new home, we’re all really going to miss you. 
  9. What an adventure. Wishing you a wonderful time in your new home. 
  10. Happy new home! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous. 

New home quotes

Looking for words for a new home card that have been perfectly crafted by someone else? Hey, we get it – and that’s why sometimes it’s best to let one of the greats say it for you:

  1. “Home is any four walls that enclose the right person.” – Helen Rowland
  2. “Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  3. “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” – Robert Frost
  4. “Home is the nicest word there is.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder
  5. “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” – Wendy Wunder
  6. “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris
  7. “Home is where the heart is.” – Pliny the Elder
  8. “Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett
  9. “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” – Jane Austen
  10. “Home is where one starts from.” – T. S. Eliot

New home greetings for a couple’s first home together

Maybe you know a happy couple who have finally taken the leap to buy their first home together? Be sure to help them settle in with these new home greetings:

  1. Look at you both taking this massive step, you could say it’s more serious than marriage…
  2. There’s nothing better than decorating your home, may you make a lot of happy memories there.
  3. No more going to each other’s places, congrats on finding your first home!
  4. It’s about time you guys moved in together, congrats!
  5. Can’t wait to come over and see it for myself, what an exciting time for you two.
  6. I’m so pleased you’ve both found a space where you can blossom together!
  7. Massive congratulations on moving into your first home as a couple, it’s been a long time coming!
  8. Well done for managing to move into your new house and still be so in love, that’s a real achievement.
  9. Happy new home guys (you’re actually adults now). 
  10. Hope your home is filled with lots of good times and fun memories together. Congrats!

Happy new home card messages for families

Moving into a new home as a family is a super exciting time. So, help them mark the occasion properly with one of the below wishes: 

  1. And relax. It’s time to put your feet up and soak in your lovely new home. 
  2. Congrats on the new home. Hope you and your family are settling in well! 
  3. Happy new home to a wonderful family. 
  4. The place where you’ll create a thousand new memories, happy new home guys! 
  5. The new house is amazing, we’re so excited to come and visit. 
  6. A beautiful family in a beautiful new home. 
  7. A lovely new place to call your own. Enjoy every minute of it! 
  8. A new home and a new chapter, so thrilled for you and the whole family. Have fun making it your own! 
  9. Home sweet home. Congratulations on your exciting adventure. 
  10. You did it! Congrats on finding the perfect place. 

New home messages for unforeseen circumstances 

If you know someone who’s had to move due to unforeseen circumstances, it can be a nice touch to send them well wishes and let them know you’re there for them, rain or shine, old home or new: 

  1. Wishing you all the luck in the world in your new home. 
  2. Drowning in a mountain of moving boxes? Just give me a shout and we’ll tackle them together. 
  3. Moving under these circumstances certainly isn’t easy, but if anyone can do it, it’s you. 
  4. What’s a little curveball, ey? You’ll be all settled in before you know it. 
  5. Wishing you peace and new beginnings in your lovely new home! 
  6. Hope you find unexpected joy in your unexpected move. 
  7. You definitely don’t have to navigate your big move alone. Just remember, we’re only ever a phone call away. 
  8. Wishing you lots of luck with your move. If you need any help with unpacking or decorating, just give me a shout! 
  9. Happy new home. I’m sure you’ll create hundreds of happy memories in your new pad.  
  10. You’ll be all settled in in no time. Let me know when you are, and I’ll pop around for a cuppa.

New home messages from the estate agent 

If you’ve recently helped someone find their dream home, why not send them a congratulatory card once they’ve picked up the keys? 

  1. So happy to have helped you find the home of your dreams.
  2. Congratulations on securing the keys! Soak it all in and enjoy every second. 
  3. What a whirlwind of a journey. Happy new home guys. 
  4. It was an honour to help you navigate your homeownership journey. 
  5. It’s all been worth it. Happy new home to you. 
  6. Wishing you many happy years in your new place! 
  7. Massive congratulations to you. It’s finally all yours! 
  8. Now the real hard work starts, it’s time to turn this house into a home.  
  9. A very warm welcome to your new home. 
  10. The search is finally over. Happy new home guys! 

So, there we have it: a bunch of new home messages you can steal and jot down inside your card. And if you’ve got some other major card-buying occasions coming up, make sure you’re never lost for words with our fantastic what to write guides

Lastly, why not head over to the thortful blog for plenty more inspo? There you can read about how to throw the perfect housewarming party as well as sleepover party ideas that will really help someone break in their new space. Turning up as a guest? Well then, it’s time to dive into our housewarming hamper ideas!