What to buy for someone moving into their first flat

pickpiff stick-on key holder

An eight-hook key rack that sticks to the wall instead of screwing in, per the listing, so it suits a rented hallway. Keys stop vanishing into coat pockets.

Buyers like: Peel and stick, with no drilling or screws needed(8 of 13 reviews)

Command picture hanging strips (12 pairs)

Twelve pairs of large adhesive strips for frames and posters, with no nails. Making the walls feel like theirs is one of the first jobs in a new flat.

Buyers like: Hold frames, canvases and prints firmly without any nails(8 of 13 reviews)

Blukar rechargeable torch

A rechargeable torch with an adjustable-focus beam for the fuse box, a power cut or the back of a cupboard. It charges rather than eating batteries.

Buyers like: Very bright for such a small, pocket-sized torch(10 of 13 reviews)

Argon Tableware mugs (4)

Four matching 350 ml stoneware mugs, enough for the first visitors to the new flat. A cheap way to replace the odd assortment packed in the moving box.

Buyers like: Good quality for the price(4 of 13 reviews)

BEDELITE fleece throw

A soft 127 x 152 cm fleece throw for a sofa that came with the flat, or for cold evenings while they work out the heating.

Buyers like: Very soft, fluffy and cosy(8 of 9 reviews)

Crock-Pot slow cooker, 1.8 litre

A small slow cooker that, per the listing, serves one or two. Put a stew on before work and dinner is ready later, with one bowl to wash.

Buyers like: The 1.8 litre size is just right for one or two people(8 of 13 reviews)

4-way extension lead with USB ports

Four sockets and four USB ports on a 1.8 m braided lead, with surge protection per the listing. Handy where a bedroom or desk has one socket and three things to charge.

Buyers like: Handy to charge phones from the USB ports while the sockets stay free(5 of 8 reviews)

Tefal Titanium frying pan, 28 cm

A 28 cm non-stick pan from Tefal, the pan a first kitchen reaches for every day. Eggs, stir-fries and pancakes all start here.

Buyers like: Cooks evenly, from steak and fish to vegetables(3 of 8 reviews)

Silicone utensil set (12) with holder

Twelve silicone utensils in a holder, covering spatulas, spoons and the rest of a starter kitchen drawer. The listing says they are heat resistant and suit non-stick pans.

Buyers like: Covers every utensil a new kitchen needs, so nothing else to buy(8 of 11 reviews)

Amazon Basics 14-piece knife block

A full set of kitchen knives in one block, so they are not buying knives one at a time or making do with a single blunt one.

Buyers like: Arrive very sharp, straight out of the box(8 of 13 reviews)

Brita Marella filter jug

A Brita filter jug that comes with three Maxtra Pure Performance cartridges, per the listing. It keeps a jug of filtered water ready in the fridge.

Buyers like: Filtered water tastes noticeably fresher than straight from the tap(8 of 13 reviews)

Breville 2-slice toastie maker

A two-slice Breville toastie maker whose non-stick plates lift out for washing, per the listing. Use standard sliced bread and a modest filling, as big slices and heaped fillings spill out. A cheap dinner that feels like a treat.

Buyers like: Quick to clean, as the plates unclip for washing(8 of 11 reviews)

Stanley 38-piece tool set

A compact Stanley kit in a bag, with hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, Allen keys, tape measure and level, per the listing. Enough for flat-pack and small fixes, and it fits in a cupboard.

Buyers like: A sound starter kit covering most small jobs around the home(6 of 13 reviews)

Ninja Blast portable blender

A 530 ml portable blender with a leakproof lid, so a smoothie can go straight into a bag for work. It takes almost no worktop space.

Buyers like: Powerful for its size, crushing ice and frozen fruit with ease(9 of 13 reviews)

Philips 2000 Series air fryer, 4.2 litre

The treat: a single-drawer 4.2 litre air fryer with 13 programmes and a dishwasher-safe basket, per the listing. A compact model suits a small kitchen better than a dual-drawer one.

Buyers like: A good size for one or two people without hogging the worktop(6 of 13 reviews)