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Hi @Ashley123
We don't have a set time for when you can consider having re-established the property as your home. We say three months to six months as a good rule of thumb, especially because we use this in the eligibility for the "moving to a new main residence" rules.
Remember there are multiple factors we look at for determining when it becomes your home, too. It's considered your main residence if:
- you, your spouse, and your dependents live in it
- your belongings are kept there
- it is the address your mail is delivered to, and is on the electoral roll
- utilities are connected (and in your (and your spouse's) name(s)).
It isn't just about how long you sleep in the property or how long your mail is sent there, so be sure to consider the full list.
You can read about what is a main residence on our website.
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Hi @Ashley123
We don't have a set time for when you can consider having re-established the property as your home. We say three months to six months as a good rule of thumb, especially because we use this in the eligibility for the "moving to a new main residence" rules.
Remember there are multiple factors we look at for determining when it becomes your home, too. It's considered your main residence if:
- you, your spouse, and your dependents live in it
- your belongings are kept there
- it is the address your mail is delivered to, and is on the electoral roll
- utilities are connected (and in your (and your spouse's) name(s)).
It isn't just about how long you sleep in the property or how long your mail is sent there, so be sure to consider the full list.
You can read about what is a main residence on our website.
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