You have the keys — now what? The first few days in a new home are easier when you know what to tick off. Here is a short checklist for anyone moving into a mid-term rental.
At the handover
You will not be alone: an agent, the owner (or their representative) and you go through the home together. The water, electricity and gas meters are read, the contents are recorded in a handover report, and everyone signs it. Keep your copy — it is your proof of the condition you received the home in.
In the first 48 hours
Take your time to check that everything matches what you booked — appliances, heating, hot water, Wi-Fi. This window matters: if something is seriously wrong, you can still cancel and be fully refunded. A few photos on day one are always worth taking.
Register your address
You can register your residence at the property address at the local registry office, using your rental agreement and your ID. It is often needed for a bank account, a contract or paperwork at work or university.
Make it feel like yours
After 30 days you can have the name on the doorbell and the mailbox changed to yours — a small thing that makes a rented flat finally feel like home. Report anything that needs fixing early rather than at the end, and settle into your neighbourhood.
Mid-term renting is meant to be the easy option. A calm first week sets up the whole stay.
