So, you’ve decided to embark on the grand adventure of moving house? First of all, congratulations! Whether it's a cosy nest or a sprawling palace, there's something exciting about a change of address. It's like turning the page to a brand-new chapter in the story of your life!
Grab a cuppa, settle into that comfy chair, and let’s chat about how to make changing your address as delightful as finding that long-lost sock in the laundry.
Here's our handy checklist of who to inform when moving house.
- Royal Mail/ The Post Office:
Submit a Change of Address form to the post office to redirect mail to the new address.
- Utility Companies:
Electricity provider
Water supplier (Yorkshire Water)
Gas provider
Internet service provider
TV providers (Sky Tv, Virgin, Netflix etc)
- Local Authorities:
Update your address with the local council for council tax purposes
- Financial Institutions:
Bank Accounts
Credit card companies
Mortgage provider
Loan companies
Savings Provider
Investments/ Stocks
Pension Provider
- Government Agencies:
DVLA
HMRC
Electoral roll
- Healthcare Providers:
General practitioner (GP)
Dentist
Specialists or any ongoing medical treatment providers including the hospital
Opticians
Vets
- Insurance Providers:
Home insurance (Including any insurance for investment properties)
Car insurance
Health insurance
Pet Insurance
Holiday Insurance
- Schools and Educational Institutions:
If applicable, inform your child's school or educational institution about the change of address.
- Employer:
Update your address with your employer for payroll and official communication.
- Subscription Services:
Magazines and newspapers
Subscription boxes
Online streaming services
Loyalty Cards (Tesco, Boots, Nectar etc)
- Clubs and Memberships:
Inform any clubs or organizations you're a part of about your change of address.
- Delivery Services:
Amazon
eBay
Other online retailers
Meal kit services or grocery delivery services
- Friends and Family:
Share your new address with friends and family members.
- Professional Contacts:
Inform your solicitor, accountant, or any other professional contacts about your change of address.
- Emergency Services:
Update your address with emergency services, if you have a monitored alarm system.
- Online Accounts:
Update your address on social media platforms and any other online accounts where your address is registered.
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