It is easy to forget or underestimate how many people actually know where you live! Whether it is bill-related or even subscription based, the list goes on! I have listed as many as possible below so you can work through the checklist on which companies to update your new home address details with.
Gas
Electric
Water
Phone – landline/broadband
Bank Accounts
Electoral Roll – Voting
DVLA – Driving License/ Log Book
Car Insurance
Council Tax
Credit Cards
Loans
HMRC
Companies House
Employer/ Pension Provider
TV License
Schools/University
Doctors
Dentist
Optician
Vets
Gym/ other social club memberships
Mailing Subscriptions
Mobile phone
Accountants
Private Registration Plates
Pet Insurance
Pet Chip
Health Insurance
Travel Insurance
Life Insurance
Mortgage Lenders on any other properties you may own
Supermarket club cards
Supermarket delivery address online
Store loyalty cards
eBay
Amazon
Paypal
Home related services: cleaner, gardeners, home maintenance
Royal Mail redirection service:
I would strongly advise you to redirect your mail for at least a few months while you are switching everything over. It takes time and there is no point doing it before you actually complete so it is impossible to be organised and sort it all beforehand!
Find the link here to redirect: https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail/redirection
| Length of Redirection | Lead applicant fee | Extra person fee |
| Within the UK* | ||
| 3 months | £33.99 | £8.00 |
| 6 months | £47.99 | £9.00 |
| 12 months | £68.99 | £10.00 |