Who Ya Gonna Call?

Luchia

Hello Everyone!

Hoping to get some advice as I’m feeling a bit lost with this at the moment, We getting the keys to our new Bungalow next week so we will need to call people with our new address but I’m not actually sure who to call, I’ve started a list but no doubt I’ve forgotten some so if anyone could help I’d be very grateful, Sorry to ask such a basic question I’ve not moved before and want to make sure it all goes smoothly so if anyone can think of anything I’ve missed please let me know 

List:

PIP

HSBC

Doctors

Home Insurance 

Domestic & General(Appliance Insurance)

Dentist & DenPlan

British Gas

Water Company

Sky

Vodafone 

TV Licence 

Council Tax

Apple Care+

Vets 4 Pets 

Amazon

Iceland

Google Account 

Xbox/Microsoft

leeCal

Friends and family?
otherwise I can’t think of anyone else.
oh yes, the driving  license needs to be updated with a new address.

bg844

Many of those on that list can be done online quick and easily if you’d of preferred. Some of those you have to do online. If you have any other memberships such as Netflix or store reward cards i.e. Tesco Clubcard they will need updating too, good luck with the move.

SueHeath

Good luck with your new home @Luchia
The list looks good to me, if you get much post from royal mail you can have your post redirected, that way you wont miss anything, just another idea. 

Cartini

The way I work out what / who needs informing with any change is by going through my email inbox.

Sandy_123

Looks like your very much organised good luck 

Karen7788

Good luck with your move @Luchia.
Have you let HMRC know. or your pension provider, if you have one. 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @Luchia it's almost time for your move, how exciting! As someone who has moved recently myself, I can relate to how you're feeling now, it's surprising how many things you suddenly realise you need to sort out   

The only thing I can think to add, is to let your local council know so that you can vote from your new address in any elections. I think some councils might offer a 'tell us once' service which covers most things, but perhaps enquire when you talk to them about council tax. 

It'll be a bit of a whirlwind these first few weeks, but you'll get it sorted out  

Luchia

It’s a council Bungalow so I assume they will update the address for voting etc on their end but I’ll ask them at appointment for the keys just to be safe, Not sure if that would cover HMRC too but I’ll double check.

Thankfully I’ve found a moving company that pack and unpack so nothing really to do for that part, a lot of furniture is been donated as I want all new stuff so that makes things a lot easier 

OverlyAnxious

leeCal said:

oh yes, the driving  licence needs to be updated with a new address.

Plus vehicle logbook (V5) and car insurance if they have a car.

Passport if applicable.

Bus pass or blue badge if applicable.


Also mentioned Amazon so Ebay may be applicable.

poppy123456

No changes needed for passport or BB. If you do have a BB then you can use this as normal at your new address. Just reapply for your new one before the existing one runs out.

Luchia

Trying to be as prepared as possible, I’ll be honest I didn’t think we would get a Bungalow so fast but I’m very happy we did, I’ve already got a quote from a removal company and they pack everything up so that’s one huge stress avoided

Luchia

Alex_Scope said:

Hi @Luchia it's almost time for your move, how exciting! As someone who has moved recently myself, I can relate to how you're feeling now, it's surprising how many things you suddenly realise you need to sort out   

The only thing I can think to add, is to let your local council know so that you can vote from your new address in any elections. I think some councils might offer a 'tell us once' service which covers most things, but perhaps enquire when you talk to them about council tax. 

It'll be a bit of a whirlwind these first few weeks, but you'll get it sorted out  

It’s a council property so I’m hoping they update all the details automatically, The tenancy made me giggle a little it’s for 120 years so they are been very optimistic with my life expectancy lol

janer1967

The council won't update all your records automatically as it's housing dept arrange the move. You will need to inform council tax etc 

Go through a bank statement and any direct debit or subscriptions will need changing 
Then go through emails and post you get 

Good luck with the move.

Also leave new occupants your forwarding details in case they get any post if your not having in redirected 

Luchia

janer1967 said:

The council won't update all your records automatically as it's housing dept arrange the move. You will need to inform council tax etc 

Go through a bank statement and any direct debit or subscriptions will need changing 
Then go through emails and post you get 

Good luck with the move.

Also leave new occupants your forwarding details in case they get any post if your not having in redirected 

Just phoned them to check and thankfully Council Tax will automatically change over to new address so that’s a relief 

SueHeath

Ghost Busterssssssssssssssssss sorry when ever this thread shows in my notifications it always makes me remember the film ha ha 

Luchia

SueHeath said:

Ghost Busterssssssssssssssssss sorry when ever this thread shows in my notifications it always makes me remember the film ha ha 

Lol I was aiming for a Halloween theme while also staying on point 

Alex_Alumni

Luchia said:

SueHeath said:

Ghost Busterssssssssssssssssss sorry when ever this thread shows in my notifications it always makes me remember the film ha ha 

Lol I was aiming for a Halloween theme while also staying on point 

Definitely achieved that @Luchia   

Luchia

Well I now have the keys!!!! 

Already arranged for flooring, new sofa, handyman and removal company so been quite organised, there’s an issue with the front door been faulty but that will be fixed tomorrow hopefully and until then we can use the back door to get stuff sorted 

Adrian_Scope

Very exciting @Luchia and it sounds as though you've thought of everything I could think of. Wishing you the best of luck for the move.