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Redirect your postAdmin
Set up energy at new addressUtilities
Update home insuranceFinance
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  • Council tax

    Tell both councils — old and new

    Forget either one and you could end up paying council tax at two addresses, or chased for arrears at the old one.

    Read the council tax guide →
  • Royal Mail redirect

    Apply 2 weeks before — not the day before

    Royal Mail redirection takes at least 5 working days to start. Leave it too late and post lands at your old address while you're moving in.

    Read the redirect guide →
  • Car insurance

    The wrong address may affect your cover

    Insurers price by postcode and rely on accurate details — telling them late could affect your premium or a claim. Update before move day to keep things clean.

    Read the car insurance guide →
  • Removal companies

    Book 4–6 weeks out, not 2

    Good removers get booked up fast — especially for end-of-month or summer moves. Last-minute usually means worse service for more money.

    Read the removals guide →

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Admin11 guides

Address changes that aren't legally required, but skip them and your post, GP records, and TV licence drift out of date.

Utilities5 guides

Energy, water, broadband — the services that need switching at both ends.

Finance4 guides

Insurance, banks, HMRC. Quick to update, expensive if you forget.

Packing2 guides

Pack the wrong way and you'll regret it on move day. Declutter first and you'll have less to pack at all.

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Notify council taxLegal

What to do

Contact both councils — your current one to close the account, and your new one to register.

Do this on moving day to avoid paying double.

Helpful links

Find your council— GOV.UK
Check your council tax band— VOA

Common questions

The stuff people ask before they start clicking into individual guides.

Where do I start with moving house?
Start with the date. Once that's locked in, work backwards: 8 weeks for a solicitor and removal company, 4 weeks for utilities and broadband, 1 week for the Royal Mail redirect. Or skip the planning and get a free moving plan with everything timed for you.
Do I have to tell the council I'm moving?
Yes — both councils. Tell the old one when you give notice on your current place, and the new one within a week of moving in. It's free and you can do most of it online. Doing this also stops you being charged council tax on a property you no longer live in.
When should I book a removal company?
As soon as exchange is confirmed. Good removal companies get booked up 4–6 weeks out, especially for end-of-month or summer moves. Compare at least 3 quotes — prices vary a lot.
Do I need to update my driving licence before I move?
No — the DVLA needs your actual current address, so update it once you've moved in. It's free and takes about 5 minutes online. You can keep driving on your old licence while the new one's in the post.
How long before my move should I start packing?
Start with rooms you barely use 4–6 weeks out — loft, garage, books, decorations. Everyday rooms get packed in the last 2 weeks. Pack a "first-night box" for move day with kettle, mugs, phone chargers, bedding and a change of clothes.
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