Getting Your Dream Home: How to Get Tom Nook to Give You a House in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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The journey to building your dream island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons begins with a humble tent. But fear not, aspiring islanders! The charmingly business-minded raccoon, Tom Nook, is the key to unlocking your very first house. This article will guide you through the process of obtaining a house from Tom Nook, and answer all your burning questions along the way.
How to Get Tom Nook to Give You a House
To get your first house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’ll need to follow these straightforward steps:
- Settle on the Island and Pay Your Initial Fee: You start your island adventure with a tent provided by Tom Nook. Before you can upgrade to a house, you’ll need to pay off the initial 5,000 Nook Miles fee associated with setting up your life on the island.
- Speak to Tom Nook Again: Once the Nook Miles fee is settled, revisit Tom Nook at Resident Services. He will offer to upgrade your tent to a house the following day.
- Accept the House Upgrade: Agree to the offer. This officially initiates the process of building your house.
- The House Appears: The next day, your humble tent will be replaced with your first proper house. This starter house is a basic six-by-six grid single room.
It’s important to remember that this initial house upgrade is not free. Tom Nook will provide you with a loan of 98,000 Bells, which you can pay back at your own pace, without any interest. You can then make future renovations once this first loan is paid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting Started with Your House
How do I get my first house in Animal Crossing?
Your journey begins with a tent. After settling on your island and paying Tom Nook his initial 5,000 Nook Mile fee, speak to him again. He’ll offer to upgrade your tent to a house, which will be built the following day. This marks the start of your homeownership adventure.
How do I get the house loan and what do I pay with?
After you’ve paid the initial 5,000 Nook Miles for the tent, Tom Nook will offer to build you a house. This house comes with an associated loan. You’ll need to pay this loan off in Bells, not Nook Miles. The initial loan is for 98,000 Bells.
How many Nook Miles do I need to get the first house?
You need 5,000 Nook Miles to pay for the initial move to the island and your tent. Once you’ve paid this, Tom Nook will offer the house upgrade, which is paid for with a loan in Bells, not Nook Miles.
Upgrading and Expanding Your House
How do I upgrade my house after the initial upgrade?
Each time you want to upgrade, you’ll need to talk to Tom Nook and request a loan. He will then offer the next house upgrade. After paying off the house loan for the initial upgrade, you will be able to add rooms, an upstairs, and so on to your house by requesting upgrades from Tom Nook.
Can I expand the rooms in my house?
Yes! In your home you can adjust room size in decorating mode. Press the down button on the left Joy-Con to enter decorating mode. Press the left button on the left Joy-Con to adjust the size of the room.
How do I get a second story in my house?
To get a second story, you must complete 19 vacation homes for Lottie at the Happy Home Paradise DLC. You will then be able to decorate a second story in your own house.
Moving and Relocating
Can I move my house once it is built?
Yes, you can move your house, as well as any other structure on your island, except for Resident Services. To do so, speak to Tom Nook, choose “Let’s talk infrastructure,” and ask for layout changes. It will cost 50,000 Bells per building.
Tom Nook’s Role
Is Tom Nook a good guy?
Despite his reputation as a shrewd businessman, many believe Tom Nook is actually a kind and caring character. The developers have stated that he never gets angry and that he donates 90% of his profits to an orphanage. He’s simply misunderstood!
Does Tom Nook ever stop charging for house expansions?
No, Tom Nook never stops charging for upgrades. However, fully paying off each home loan does allow you to make any future exterior renovations to that version of your house for free. So, if you love a particular style, the exterior renovations can be free after paying the loan.
Other Island Considerations
Can I sell my island to Tom Nook?
Tom Nook will only offer to buy your town if you’re going to erase it to start a new one. Selling your town to him will delete your save data. He will offer you Bells in exchange.
How do I get more villagers on my island?
After the campsite villager you will be able to purchase new plots of land from Tom for 10,000 bells. The plot will be automatically filled by Tom within 1 to 3 days if you do not invite someone. To get a 6th villager, you need the Campground. Once Resident Services has been upgraded to a building, talk to Tom Nook again about more plans for developing your island, and he’ll have to look into crafting a Campground.
How do I give Tom Nook a code?
To give Tom Nook a code for special items, speak with Tom Nook and choose “Other Things,” then choose “Say Code.” He will then allow you to input a code.
How long does it take Tom Nook to build a house?
For the initial upgrade, it takes one day for the house to replace the tent. Once the house is established, house expansions also take one day.
General Gameplay Questions
What happens when you get 5000 Nook Miles?
The initial 5,000 Nook Miles are needed to pay off the initial tent and gain access to the house the next day. The game will then unlock other new features and rewards.
Should I give my bugs to Tom Nook?
If you give Tom Nook five different Critters as soon as possible, this will persuade Blathers to move to the island. These critters can be either Bugs or Fish.
Conclusion
Starting your life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons with a new house is just the first step on your island journey. By following the simple steps outlined above and understanding how Tom Nook’s system works, you can quickly go from tent-dweller to proud homeowner. Don’t be afraid to experiment and enjoy the process of building your dream island life! Remember, it’s about the journey as much as the destination!