Let’s be honest – getting your home and property info organised can feel like a massive job. Whether you’re sorting through drawers of paperwork, scrolling through email attachments, or just trying to remember what’s where… it’s enough to make anyone put it off.
At Life Possum, we totally get it.
That’s why we’ve designed our platform to make getting started simple, flexible, and even (dare we say it?) enjoyable. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to scan a mountain of paperwork. And you definitely don’t need to do it all at once.
Here’s our three-step guide to help you ease into Life Possum – and start feeling more in control straight away.
Step 1: Start Small — Just Fill in the Basics
The easiest way to get going? Start with the free tier and forget documents for now.
Begin by adding the key details about your property—the kind of stuff you already know or can spot easily around the house. Just open the app, go category by category, and fill in what you can.
Think:
- Property type and layout
- Utility providers and energy details
- Key valuable items
- Insurance Provider
You don’t need to do it all at once. You can tackle one category or sub-category at a time, whenever you have a few minutes.
Step 2: Add Items and Documents as You Go
Once the basics are in, you might want to start adding documents and inventory items gradually—but only as they come in.
- Did you just buy a new appliance? Snap a pic of the receipt and upload it.
- Just received a new insurance policy? Save the front page and pop it into the right category.
You can upload directly from your phone, and you don’t need to scan full documents unless you want to—just the key page is often enough.
This way, you’re building up your digital record as life happens, without it feeling like a chore.
💡 Buying a home? Once your offer is accepted, set up the property in Life Possum and add details as they arrive. It’ll keep everything in one place and save you time later.
Step 3: Organise What You Already Have, Bit by Bit
Once you’re comfortable, you might start exploring your existing documents or inventory—room by room, folder by folder, or task by task.
- Start with the kitchen and log appliances
- Add warranties, invoices, and receipts as you find them
- Take a Sunday to sort the shed—if you’re feeling ambitious
There’s no pressure to upload everything at once. You’re in control, and you’ll still get huge value from Life Possum as you go.
And as you build confidence, you can decide if staying on the free tier is right for you or if one of our paid tiers unlocks more of what you need.
💬 Got an Idea to Make Things Even Easier?
We love hearing from our community—especially if you’ve got a suggestion that would make Life Possum even better.
If there’s something that would help you get organised more easily, get in touch with us. We read every message, promise.
Remember: It doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to start.
Your future self will thank you when you can find exactly what you need, when you need it—with zero rummaging.