Moving house requires a lot of administrative work.
From comparing insurance quotes and booking a removals van to porting your mortgage and filling out forms – the list feels endless.
One particularly time-consuming (but important) job is notifying everyone of your change of address.
Forgetting to do so can cause hassle later – including missed bills, delayed correspondence, and even fines – so it’s important to tackle this task head-on.
To make the job a little easier, we’ve created this handy change-of-address checklist.
So, print it out, grab a pen and a cup of tea, and start ticking things off.
UKMC’s change-of-address checklist
Government agencies
- Local council (Council Tax and Electoral Register)
- HMRC
- DVLA (driving licence)
- V5C vehicle log book
- Department for Work and Pensions
Financial institutions
- Banks or building societies
- Credit/debit card companies
- Private pension companies
- Premium bonds
- Loan companies
- Investment accounts
- Store cards
Utility providers
- Electricity company
- Gas company
- Water company
Work and education
- Your employer/payroll department
- School
- College or university
Healthcare services
- Dentist
- Doctor
- Optician
- Vet
Vehicles
- Breakdown cover
- Vehicle finance company (if applicable)
- Local garage
- Car insurer
Household services
- Broadband provider
- Mobile phone provider
- TV licence
- Cable or satellite TV companies
Insurance companies
- Health insurance
- Home/content insurance
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Pet insurance
Royal Mail
Consider setting up Royal Mail’s redirection service to get your mail automatically forwarded to your new address for the first three, six, or 12 months after you move.
That way, if there’s anyone you forget to tell, their correspondence will still reach you while you update your details.
Family and friends
Finally, don’t forget to let your friends and family know that you’re moving!
Send a group WhatsApp message with your new address or mail postcards to them; you might even receive a New Home card or housewarming gift in return if you’re lucky!
Moving house? Speak to UKMC
If you’re moving house and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to do, let UKMC take one of the biggest jobs off your hands by comparing mortgage options for you.
Porting your existing mortgage may sound like the most straightforward option – but is it the most suitable or cost-effective one for you?
At UKMC, our team of expert mortgage advisers ready and waiting to compare thousands of mortgage deals from hundreds of lenders to help you find the right mortgage for your new home.
We’ll explain whether porting or taking out a new mortgage is likely to work best for you, clearly explaining the costs, benefits, and potential drawbacks of each option – without the jargon.
Ready to get started? Contact us on 01925 573 328 or submit a contact form online, and one of our advisers will get back to you as soon as possible.
Disclaimer
UK Mortgage Centre Limited is an Appointed Representative of Refresh Mortgage Network Limited.
Refresh Mortgage Network Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are entered on the Financial Services Register under firm number 1019794.
As a mortgage is secured against your home, it could be repossessed if you do not keep up the mortgage repayments. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some forms of buy-to-let mortgages.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate will writing and taxation and trust advice.
You may be charged a fee for your advice. A typical fee is £495, which would be payable when you receive your mortgage offer. Your dedicated advisor will discuss this further on your free initial phone call.
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