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Moving home and broadband with Pocket Living

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Hugo Owen Leave a comment

Amid the upheaval of moving home – packing boxes, unpacking boxes and deciding where to put everything in your new place – staying connected can make the transition smoother.

Especially if you’re a first time buyer. Something as small as being able to stream your comfort series on your first night living there can go a long way in helping you settle in.

On average, movers face 7.2 days without broadband during a home move. Although a week isn’t that long in the grand scheme of things, it’s more than long enough to disrupt your daily life, especially if you work from home.

To help you stay online when moving into your Pocket home, we’ve put together this handy guide with everything you need to know.

Packing checklist for moving home

September 1, 2021August 25, 2021 Hannah Godwin Leave a comment

Packing – one of the most dreaded aspects of moving home. Luckily, there are things to consider when packing for a move so that you can take a smart approach and streamline your efforts.

We’ve put together a packing checklist for moving home to take all the guesswork out of it. Start by gathering the moving supplies you’ll need, and then work systematically until the job is done. Read on to find out more.

Will mortgage rates go up or down?

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 Hayley Donigan Leave a comment

Will mortgage rates go down in 2021? We’ve been hearing a lot about mortgage rates trends in light of the Brexit trade deal and coronavirus, so we thought we’d unpack this a bit for all you first time buyers who may be thinking about buying your first home in the coming months.

Viewing a home as a first-time buyer: Questions to ask

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Hayley Donigan Leave a comment

Buying your first home is likely to be one of the biggest decisions of your life. Preparing the right questions to ask when viewing a home is a key element of the process, but too many first-time home buyers fall into the trap of rushing through viewings and turning up unprepared. This can lead to valuable time wasted and unnecessary stress.

Property viewings are an opportunity to find out everything you can to ensure that you find a home that’s right for you. By maximising every viewing, you will be equipped to make an informed decision about what home to buy. After all – you only get one chance to be a first-time buyer, so get it right!

Can you move home during lockdown?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Hannah Godwin 1 Comment

You have made the commitment to buy a new home – you pick up the keys, excited to start the next chapter. But we are all living in lockdown conditions at the moment in response to the coronavirus outbreak. All but essential activities have been stopped. The big question is, can you move home during lockdown?

The short answer is yes!