by Erin Doye | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorised
Proof of address is one of the key pieces of ID you’ll need while living in the UK. You’ll be asked for it when opening a bank account, registering for local services, starting a tenancy and more. However, getting proof of address can be tricky, especially...
by Erin Doye | Apr 15, 2024 | Articles, Bills, Water
Understanding your water bill is key to being sure you’re paying the right amount every month. We’ve put together this water bill jargon buster to make things a little easier. You’ll find definitions for all the terms you’ll find on your bill,...
by Erin Doye | Apr 10, 2024 | Moving Guides, TV
Do I need a TV licence? It’s a question we hear from those arriving in the UK on a daily basis. Despite the intimidating reminders you might receive from the TV licensing board, whether or not you need a licence to watch TV will depend on the equipment in your...
by Erin Doye | Apr 9, 2024 | Bills, Council Tax, Please Connect Me, Property
The changing energy price cap, as well as rises in the cost of everything from Council Tax to broadband bills, has left households across the UK looking for an easy way to estimate their latest utility bills. Use our updated bill calculator to quickly and accurately...
by Erin Doye | Apr 8, 2024 | Bills, Moving Guides
You could find many nasty surprises in your new home – ugly furniture, full bins, or, worst of all, the previous occupant’s bills. Whether it’s an overdue Council Tax payment or debt on a pre-paid electricity meter, you should never pay for someone...
by Erin Doye | Apr 4, 2024 | Bills, Council Tax
Council Tax – the bill paid to local authorities for essential services – is adjusted at the beginning of the Tax Year on April 1st. The new rates are based on inflation, as well as rising operational costs and budget shortcomings that have seen local...
by Erin Doye | Apr 3, 2024 | Council Tax
We’ve already published a guide on which bin is which in the UK, but how does garden waste collection work? For homes with a garden green waste disposal can be a regular inconvenience. Plant matter like cut grass, hedge trimmings and dead leaves can go in home...
by Erin Doye | Apr 2, 2024 | Articles, Moving Guides, Services, Water
Every home in the UK has meters that measure energy usage, but only about half have a water meter fitted. If you don’t currently have one, installing a water meter could reduce your monthly bills significantly. However, this depends on a few different factors....
by Erin Doye | Mar 25, 2024 | Bills, Electricity & Gas, News
Ofgem, the UK regulator for energy, has begun discussions about introducing a ‘dynamic’ price cap. The proposal, which would see energy prices adjusted throughout the day based on demand, is just one of several alternatives to the current price cap system...
by Erin Doye | Mar 22, 2024 | Articles, Bills, Broadband & Phone, Council Tax, Electricity & Gas, Water
Be prepared, household bills in 2024 are set to change from April 1st. Across the UK, Council Tax, broadband services and utilities will see price increases for millions of customers. We’ve broken down the price change to bills you can expect in our table below,...
