Photo credits and licencesDays 1–2
Arrange temporary accommodation, connectivity and access to your documents. Save your address and essential contacts. Avoid scheduling every administrative task for the same day.
Days 3–4
Test the journeys to work and school. Visit shortlisted neighbourhoods and check shops and everyday services.
Days 5–7
Compare what you have learned with your budget. Confirm the next document steps and book the appointments you need.
Keep your plan up to date
Mark completed tasks and record open questions. Choose a permanent home after checking the daily commute and living arrangements.
When your first week does not go to plan
Imagine your paperwork appointment is postponed, but someone asks you to pay for a permanent home today. Separate what you need immediately from what can wait: safe short-term accommodation and a working phone matter now, while a permanent address can follow a check of routes and terms. If the contract deadline comes before an important confirmation, ask about an extension or a short-term alternative and keep the agreement in writing.