by Erin Doye | Sep 6, 2024 | Moving, Property
There’s more than one emergency phone number in the UK. While 999 is the most famous, it might not be the right one for your situation. The right one to call depends on the severity of your emergency, as well as who you’re trying to contact. Here’s...
by Erin Doye | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorised
Your security deposit is an upfront payment you make when moving into a rental home. The purpose of the deposit is to cover the cost of any damage you might do to the property, or if breaking your rental contract. When you move out, your deposit is returned to you...
by Erin Doye | Sep 3, 2024 | Bills, Electricity & Gas
Do you pay for energy by direct debit? These automatic monthly payments are not only the easiest way to pay your bill on time each month, they can also save you money. Energy suppliers save their best-value tariffs for customers who pay by direct debit. That means...
by Erin Doye | Sep 1, 2024 | Moving Guides, Services, Water
When you move into a UK home the water supply will be connected, but it’s still important to register for water with your local supplier. Customers who fail to set up their accounts properly can be billed for water that they haven’t used. Registering also...
by Erin Doye | Aug 27, 2024 | Electricity & Gas, Moving, Moving Guides
Are you looking to switch energy suppliers? Perhaps you’ve been reading about impending energy price increases and are looking to save on your gas and electricity bills. If you are then we’re here to help. As Connections Experts, we’ve helped...
by Erin Doye | Aug 23, 2024 | Bills, Electricity & Gas
Free electricity – it sounds too good to be true! Well, that’s what Octopus Energy are offering their customers through their ‘Octopus Power-Ups’ scheme. There are a few conditions for joining the scheme, so not everyone can apply. However,...
by Erin Doye | Aug 22, 2024 | Council Tax, Moving Guides
Whether you are heading off to university or college for the first time or switching to new accommodation, remember to register for student Council Tax exemption. If everyone in your household is a full-time student, you are not required to pay Council Tax in the UK....
by Erin Doye | Aug 19, 2024 | Bills, Electricity & Gas
After cuts to those eligible for the winter fuel payment were confirmed in July, many of the UK’s most vulnerable people were left wondering how they would pay for fuel this winter. The cuts were confirmed by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in July....
by Erin Doye | Aug 13, 2024 | Bills, Electricity & Gas
We’re celebrating that heatwave season has finally arrived in the UK, but trying to beat the heat can leave you with a scary electric bill. While the hot weather will mean savings on heating, keeping your house cool can use just as much energy as keeping it...
by Erin Doye | Aug 9, 2024 | Moving, Moving Guides
Moving home is exhausting, but these packing tips from our moving experts will help save you time, stress and money. From the best way to find free boxes to keeping your valuables safe here are our tried and tested moving hacks. Before you start Declutter...
