A Guide to Changing Your Address Like a Pro During a House Move

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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