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What to look for when choosing an energy tariff
What should you look for when choosing an energy tariff? Being on the right tariff can cut your bills, lower your carbon footprint and reduce the stress of dealing with your energy supplier, but how...
Renters’ Rights Act become law: What it means for you
The Renters’ Rights Act: New Protections for UK Tenants After years of negotiations, the Renters’ Rights Act has been approved by parliament and given royal assent. Tenants in the UK will soon enjoy...
Openreach Network: everything you need to know
Openreach: The UK’s Biggest Broadband Network When comparing broadband options, you might have noticed some companies described as Openreach suppliers, or using the Openreach network. That means...
Tomato Energy in trouble: what it means for customers
Tomato Energy, a small British energy supplier offering low prices and an eco-friendly fuel mix, is in trouble. The supplier has filed a ‘Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrator’, indicating it...
Save on using your mobile abroad
Using your mobile abroad can quickly turn your dream holiday into a nightmare if you’re not properly prepared. Mobile phones and a constant internet connection have become part of daily life for...
Should I switch to a fixed energy tariff in October 2025?
Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff? Households across the UK are searching for ways to fight the rising cost of living and keep bills low. Switching energy tariffs is one potential method...
Watch 4K TV at home: The ultimate guide
Find out how to watch 4K TV at home with our ultimate guide. Learn how to stream in 4K, watch 4K TV live and get ready for the future of Ultra-High Definition TV in 8K and beyond. What is 4K...
Small UK broadband companies: Inside indie broadband
Should you choose indie broadband? Small and independent internet suppliers are connecting more and more homes across the UK. Many indie suppliers offer lower prices and faster speeds than...
Energy
What to look for when choosing an energy tariff
What should you look for when choosing an energy tariff? Being on the right tariff can cut your bills, lower your carbon footprint and reduce the stress of dealing with your energy supplier, but how...
Tomato Energy in trouble: what it means for customers
Tomato Energy, a small British energy supplier offering low prices and an eco-friendly fuel mix, is in trouble. The supplier has filed a ‘Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrator’, indicating it...
Should I switch to a fixed energy tariff in October 2025?
Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff? Households across the UK are searching for ways to fight the rising cost of living and keep bills low. Switching energy tariffs is one potential method...
Heat Pumps for homes: The ultimate guide
As heating bills have continued to climb since the UK energy crisis, heat pumps are regularly suggested as a way to cut home energy bills. With the energy price cap rising by another 2% in October,...
Broadband & TV
Openreach Network: everything you need to know
Openreach: The UK’s Biggest Broadband Network When comparing broadband options, you might have noticed some companies described as Openreach suppliers, or using the Openreach network. That means...
Save on using your mobile abroad
Using your mobile abroad can quickly turn your dream holiday into a nightmare if you’re not properly prepared. Mobile phones and a constant internet connection have become part of daily life for...
Watch 4K TV at home: The ultimate guide
Find out how to watch 4K TV at home with our ultimate guide. Learn how to stream in 4K, watch 4K TV live and get ready for the future of Ultra-High Definition TV in 8K and beyond. What is 4K...
Small UK broadband companies: Inside indie broadband
Should you choose indie broadband? Small and independent internet suppliers are connecting more and more homes across the UK. Many indie suppliers offer lower prices and faster speeds than...
Water
Is Thames Water publicly owned? Who owns Thames Water in 2025?
Who owns Thames Water? Thames Water is the UK’s largest water company, providing clean water and wastewater services for more than 15.5 million people in and around London. Currently, Thames Water...
What’s the average water bill in the UK (2025)?
What’s the average UK water bill for 2025/26? The average water bill for a UK household in 2025 is £603, according to Water UK. This is an increase of more than 26% on 2024’s average of £473 a year....
Ofwat to be Abolished: What it means for you
A major review of water services across the UK has made 88 recommended changes - the biggest of which is abolishing the current regulatory body Ofwat. The review was headed by Sir Jon Cunliffe as...
What is a stopcock? How to turn off your water
Finding the stopcock in your new home should be one of the first things you do on moving day. In a plumbing emergency, it can be the only thing standing between you and hundreds of pounds in...
Council tax
How to set up council tax in the UK
Remembering to set up Council Tax when you move home is an easy task to miss off your checklist but it's an important one. Council Tax pays for essential local services, including rubbish...
How to register to vote when you move
Whether you're moving to a new home or it's your first time, taking the time to register to vote has multiple benefits. The most obvious is getting the ability to vote in local and national...
What does council tax pay for?
What does Council Tax pay for? Most households in the UK pay Council Tax to their local authority. The amount of tax paid is based on the value of their home, the rates set by the local council and...
What’s the average Council Tax bill in the UK?
In the 2024-2025 tax year, the average council tax charge for a Band D property is £2,171 a year in England, £2,024 a year in Wales and £1,421 in Scotland. Council Tax bands range from A (the lowest...
Moving Guides
Are professional packers worth it?
Should you hire professional packers when you move home? When the alternative is packing everything you own into bags and boxes while juggling every other part of the moving process, bringing in the experts is certainly appealing. However, the high cost of hiring...
How to pack clothes when you move
Are you looking for the best way to pack clothes when you move? In 2022, WRAP found the average UK resident owned 118 items of clothing. Sorting, packing and unpacking all these clothes is a major task, and one that makes the already difficult process of moving home...
What to pack in your day-one moving box
Packing a day-one moving box or bag full of home move essentials is a simple way to make your move less stressful. Having what you need for the first day in your new home to hand saves you from hunting through boxes when you’re already exhausted. So, what should you...
Why is moving house so stressful?
What is it that makes moving house so stressful? Moving to a new home is consistently ranked as one of the most stressful life events people go through. From house hunting to packing, to the move itself, to the unpacking, the entire experience is a long and arduous...
PCM News
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters' Rights Bill is expected to become law after Easter this year and is expected to take effect between July and October 2025. What is the Renters' Rights Bill? The Renters' Rights Bill is a proposed piece of legislation designed to strengthen legal...
How to switch water suppliers
You currently can't switch water suppliers in the UK. The company that handles your clean water supply and wastewater disposal is decided by the area you live in When you move home, you're responsible for identifying and registering with your new supplier. Otherwise,...
How to register for water when you move
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 means you...
Finding your dream job in London made simple
London is a world capital for finance, culture and history - it’s no wonder so many people choose to move here every year. However, with a population of 9.7 million, it’s easy to feel like a tiny fish in a giant pond! Luckily, there's plenty of expert help available...