Helping UK new home buyers

BUYING A NEW HOME INFORMATION AFTER YOU MOVE IN

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Notify the following contacts applicable to you (and everyone moving with you) of the date you are moving from your existing address and the new address you are moving to.

It is advisable to arrange for Royal Mail to redirect your mail for at least three months after your move. This should prevent any of your mail being intercepted and possibly used for identity fraud.

Personal

• Relatives and friends
• Clubs and Organisations
• Health clubs and Gyms
• Professional Organisations
• Magazine subscriptions

Utility/Service providers

Request that the meters are read and the final account bills sent to your new address. It is a good idea to also read any meters yourself on the day you move.

• Gas
• Water
• Electricity
• Telephone

Request meter reading and final account.

• Cable/Satellite TV
• Broadband Internet provider

End or transfer contract to new address.

• TV Licence

Transfer an existing licence to your new address.

• Mobile phone company
• Regular suppliers (milk & papers)

Cancel deliveries and settle outstanding bills.

Financial

• Your landlord, if renting

Give the required written notice to your landlord.

• Council Tax

Tell your current District Council that you are moving.

• Credit card providers
• Store card providers
• Store Loyalty cards
• Loan/hire purchase providers
• Rental companies
• Banks and Building Societies
• Pension Companies
• Premium Bond Office
• Shares
• Inland Revenue
• Your employer
• Insurance Companies

Arrange cover at the new address for Buildings and Contents insurance. Check that cover for contents "in transit" is provided under your policy. Don’t forget other items not covered by your contents policy for example boats, caravans etc.

CAR

• DVLA: Driving licence(s) £1000 fine for failure to notify changes. Vehicle registration certificate(s) (log book).
• Car Insurance: Cars and Motorcycles
• Breakdown service:  AA/RAC/Green Flag

Other

• Doctor: Register with a doctor in new area.
• Dentist: Register with a dentist in new area.
• Schools:

If you have school age children select new school(s) in your new area and let existing schools know of your pending move.

• Pet Identification micro chips:

Notify data registration company of new address.

HMRC - Your Tax Office

Whilst this may not be a priority, it may be a good idea, especaily if you are expecting a tax rebate. Remember it is your responsibility to inform them of your change of address.  Most people will assume their employer will do this. So when you move tell HMRC as soon as possible at  www.hmrc.gov.uk or contact your local tax office.

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