Moving Tips
Local Authorities
Council tax
Update your council tax address here
Department of Work and Pensions
If you are receiving money from the government then you will need to change your address. The numbers can be found here https://www.gov.uk/report-benefits-change-circumstances
Electoral roll
You will need to notify and re register on the electoral roll with your updated details. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Career
Employer
This is important for updating personal details but more importantly for payroll purposes.
HMRC
Update Income tax, National insurance, State Pension, tax and child credits here.
Utilities
Remember to take a reading of the different meters on the day of your move. Our team would be more than happy to assist. You can compare and switch utilities here – https://switch.which.co.uk
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Electricity
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Gas
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Water
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Royal Mail – Redirect post here
Healthcare
Depending on your new address you may need to change your healthcare providers.
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Dentist
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Opticians
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Doctors
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Vet
Household
Moving home is a great opportunity to find the best deal suited to your new area. Use a comparison site such as https://www.uswitch.com for your Phone and Broadband.
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TV subscriptions
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TV licence – Update your TV license details here
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Phone
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Broadband
Vehicles
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Breakdown cover
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Car insurance
Education
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Updating schools and universities is important for emergency contact information as well as for any tuition fees.
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Schools
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Universities
Insurance
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Insurance companies need to know when you move address to ensure your policy is covered. They may also take your address into account when providing a policy.
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Health and life insurance
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Home and contents insurance
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Travel Insurance
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Pet insurance
Services
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The last thing you want is your window cleaner cleaning the wrong windows!
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Cleaner
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Gardener
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Window cleaner
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Accountant
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Solicitor
Money
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Providing your new address is important, your address is an important factor in confirming your identity.
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Banks
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Pensions
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Investments/premium bonds
Memberships
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If you are moving longer distances out of the area you may choose to cancel certain memberships
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Newspaper or magazine subscriptions
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Gym membership
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Clubs and/or societies memberships.