Moving Home? Remember to Switch These Services
Your must-do moving list
Moving house is more than just packing up your belongings. It’s an opportunity to review your accounts, update your utilities, switch suppliers, and save money. To help you stay organised and ensure a smooth home move, here’s our comprehensive list of links.
Broadband and TV
Search the market in seconds to make sure you stay connected with a reliable network, all at an affordable price.
Search deals
Gas and electricity
Find the right utility provider for your new home. Search gas and electricity providers, seeing deals in your area from reliable providers.
See utility offers
Redirect Mail
Don’t miss a thing. Royal Mail can redirect your post to any UK or overseas address for 3, 6, or 12 months.
Redirect post
Doctors
Find a GP in your new local area so you can settle in smoothly. Visit the NHS to find your local GP surgery.
Find a GP
Council Tax
Find your local council website to manage your council tax, rubbish and recycling collection, and information on housing.
Find my local council
Taking Meter Readings
Your energy supplier needs regular gas and electricity readings to bill you for what you use. Here’s how to read your gas or electricity meter.
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Water Supplier
Find your local water and wastewater provider to set up a new account for your new property. Simply enter your postcode.
Find water supplier
Street Search
How well do you know the area you’re moving into? See information on your new local area – from housing, people, culture, employment, crime, and more.
Search my street
School Catchment Area
Visit Locrating to see nearby schools, their details, results, and more, so you can choose the right school for your family.
See schools
Nurseries
Find a nursery school place, and apply for your chosen nursery for your child under 5.
Find a nursery school place
Vets
Register your furry friend at a vet practice, and find the right vet surgeon or vet nurse from the most comprehensive database of veterinary professionals in the UK.
Find a vet
Inform Your Car Insurer
Don’t forget to tell your car insurance provider that you’ve moved. Find your provider and all their contact details here.
See insurers