1Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2K
A video doorbell is one of the first things people add to a new home, and this one needs no wiring. Ring's battery doorbell records in 2K with head-to-toe video, so they can see parcels left on the step, and they can talk to whoever's at the door from their phone. It recharges by USB-C.
Pros
- No wiring needed.
- Head-to-toe 2K video.
- Talk to visitors from their phone.
Cons
- Saving recordings needs a Ring subscription.
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2Our Place Always Pan 2.0
A new kitchen rarely has every pan it needs. The Always Pan does the job of a frying pan, saucepan, steamer and more, with a steamer basket, colander and wooden spatula that nest with it. The ceramic non-stick is made without PFAS, it works on induction, and it's oven safe to 230°C.
Pros
- Replaces several pans.
- Works on every hob, including induction.
- Oven safe to 230°C.
Cons
- Ceramic non-stick needs gentle utensils.
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3Stanley 65-piece homeowner's tool kit
Every new home needs a toolbox for the shelves, curtain poles and flat-pack that come with moving in. Stanley's 65-piece kit has a claw hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, a tape measure, a snap-off knife and a socket set, all in a carry case with a full lifetime warranty.
Pros
- Covers most jobs in a new home.
- Carry case keeps it together.
- Full lifetime warranty.
Cons
- Tape measure is imperial on the US kit.
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4Command picture hanging strips
Rented or freshly painted walls don't need nail holes. Command strips hang frames on painted walls, tile, glass and wood without tools, and they peel off cleanly with no marks. Four pairs hold frames up to 15lb.
Pros
- No nails or tools needed.
- Peels off cleanly.
Cons
- Not for textured or wallpapered walls.
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5Yankee Candle Clean Cotton large jar
A candle is a classic housewarming present, and Clean Cotton smells like fresh laundry, which suits any room. The large jar burns for 110 to 150 hours, and the glass jar has a domed lid.
Pros
- 110 to 150 hours of burn time.
- Fresh, clean scent that suits any room.
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What to buy someone who loves their new home
New homeowners often don't know what they need until they move in, so practical gifts get used straight away. The best gifts for new homeowners cover the jobs and gaps every new place has. Check whether they're renting or buying, because renters can't drill or rewire. A toolkit or a good pan suits almost every first home.
How we picked these gifts for new homeowners
We picked each product for what new homeowners enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
