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Moving house rates as one of the more traumatic experiences in many people’s lives. While there is often joy and excitement tied up in a move, leaving a loved home or neighbourhood can also wrench at the heart strings.

On top of that, the sheer challenge of sorting, packing and moving every item you own is utterly exhausting. When a new family moves into your area, offering a gift to welcome them is not just kind, it’s also an unobtrusive way of letting them know they can turn to you for information or advice.

The newcomers may already be locals, but some will have come from other cities, or even countries, and providing information on local shops, schools and parks may mean more than you realise. The simple act of extending a welcome is likely to be remembered and appreciated for years to come.