Moving House Timeline
- Research home insurance quotes
- Check broadband availability at new address
- Get quotes from removal companies
- Start planning utility transfers
- Compare energy suppliers for new home
- Book broadband installation
- Purchase home insurance
- Confirm removal company booking
- Submit energy meter readings
- Arrange final meter readings
- Set up postal redirection
- Update address with banks/employers
- Confirm all service switch dates
- Pack essentials box
- Prepare for meter readings
- Final property checks
Essential Services to Compare
Home Insurance
What You Need:
- • Buildings insurance (if you're buying)
- • Contents insurance for belongings
- • Cover from exchange date (buying)
- • Immediate cover (renting)
Money-Saving Tips:
- • Get quotes 2-3 weeks before moving
- • Combine buildings + contents for discount
- • Higher excess = lower premium
- • Check if belongings covered during move
Average Savings: £180/year by comparing vs auto-renewal
Energy Suppliers
Moving Process:
- 1. Find current supplier at new address
- 2. Take meter readings on moving day
- 3. Contact chosen supplier within 48 hours
- 4. Provide meter readings and details
Best Practices:
- • Don't just accept existing supplier
- • Check if you need Economy 7
- • Consider dual fuel deals
- • Set up Direct Debit for best rates
Average Savings: £300/year by switching from default supplier
Broadband & Phone
Planning Steps:
- • Check what's available at new address
- • Book installation 4-6 weeks ahead
- • Cancel old service after new one works
- • Keep old connection live on moving day
Technology Options:
- • Full fiber (fastest, if available)
- • Standard fiber (most common)
- • Cable broadband (Virgin Media areas)
- • Consider mobile backup during switch
Average Savings: £200/year with new customer deals vs staying with same provider
Other Essential Services
📞 Phone & Mobile
- • Transfer landline number if needed
- • Update mobile account address
- • Consider if you still need landline
- • Check mobile signal at new home
📺 TV Services
- • Sky/Virgin - engineer needed
- • Streaming services - just update address
- • Freeview/Freesat check coverage
- • TV licence - notify of move
🚗 Council Services
- • Register for council tax
- • Electoral roll registration
- • Waste collection info
- • Parking permits if needed
💰 Financial Services
- • Update bank/credit card addresses
- • Notify mortgage lender
- • Update pension providers
- • Car insurance address change
Common Moving Mistakes to Avoid
Assuming You Can't Switch Energy Immediately
Many people think they must stay with the existing supplier for months. Reality: You can switch as soon as you move in, often saving £25-30 per month from day one.
Leaving Broadband Until Last Minute
Installation can take 2-4 weeks, engineers get booked up. Book as soon as you know your moving date to avoid being without internet for weeks.
Not Taking Meter Readings
Failure to take readings on moving day can result in estimated bills and disputes. Take photos of all meters (gas, electricity, water) on the day you move.
Forgetting to Check What's Included
If renting, check what utilities/services are included in rent. Don't set up services you don't need to pay for. Always verify with landlord first.
Maximum Savings Opportunities
Moving House = Fresh Start for Better Deals
🎯 New Customer Offers
- • Broadband: 6-12 months half price common
- • Energy: Fixed rate deals below price cap
- • Insurance: New customer discounts up to 40%
- • TV packages: Free installation + first month
💰 Bundle Savings
- • Broadband + TV: £10-20/month saving
- • Dual fuel energy: 5-10% discount
- • Home insurance: Buildings + contents cheaper
- • Mobile + broadband: Family deals available