Moving into a home: what to discuss before handover
Before handover, confirm the date, contact person, included items and any pending work. Keep what has been agreed separate from what you have only requested. A short checklist helps the discussion, but the actual handover depends on the arrangements agreed by the people involved.
Before you speak to us
- Tell us what you need
Keep your area, budget and must-haves ready.
- Ask your questions
Write down what still needs checking.
- Discuss the next step
Decide what to check before going ahead.
Is the moving date confirmed?
Check whether the date is your preference or an arrangement both sides have agreed to. Clarify the time and what needs to happen before keys can be handed over.
Keep the contact person’s details handy. If you are travelling from another city or arranging deliveries, ask what needs confirmation before you make those plans.
- Agreed date and time.
- Handover contact.
- Answers needed before travel or delivery.
What items will remain in the home?
Check the furniture, appliances and access items discussed earlier. Ask whether anything has changed. A photo from a previous visit may not show what will remain at handover.
Describe a pending issue clearly: which item, what you noticed and what answer you need. Avoid a general note like everything ready when several details still need checking.
- Included furniture and appliances.
- Keys and access items.
- Pending condition questions.
How should you keep the final list?
Make a short note of confirmed arrangements, pending questions and who will answer each. Share only what the people arranging the move need to know.
Update the note if a date or included item changes. This is preparation for the discussion; it does not certify the condition of the home or guarantee a problem-free move.
- Confirmed arrangements.
- Questions and their contacts.
- Changes affecting the moving plan.
What to do now
Call if you want to discuss the questions to keep ready before moving or handover.
About this guide
This guide helps you prepare for a call with INSTLE REAL ESTATE. It does not show available properties or confirmed prices. Legal, financial and technical checks are separate.
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- INSTLE REAL ESTATE
- Last updated
- 2026-10-22
- What this covers
- How we discuss property requirements and what to keep ready for a call.
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Call and tell us your question and property requirement.