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Negotiate your broadband: 7 tips for getting a better internet deal
Did you know that you can negotiate your broadband contract to get a better deal? The idea of haggling over your bills might seem strange, but telecoms companies actually have a lot of wiggle room...
Is your home ready for summer? Energy tips from experts
Is your home summer-ready? In the UK, it can feel like winter lasts forever. However, warmer weather is just around the corner, and with it comes a change in the demands for your home and utilities....
Who to contact when you move: 20+ essential organisations
Knowing who to contact when you move into a new home is complicated. Some services will already be set up, some need to be registered right away, and there always seems to be one thing you forget to...
What’s the average broadband bill in 2026: Are you overpaying?
What’s the average broadband bill for a UK household in 2026? Understanding how much the typical home pays for broadband makes it easier to check if you’re overpaying - or if you could get more for...
Energy price spike could see average bills reach £2,500: Don’t get caught out!
Industry experts are warning of a severe energy price spike this summer as the conflict in Iran sends global energy markets into a tailspin. As of today, 19 March 2026, Brent Crude has hit $116 a...
The best cities for expats in the UK: Where should you move?
What are the UK’s best cities for expats? If you’re planning a move to the UK, either with your family or solo, there’s a lot of conflicting information. We’ve taken a look at multiple reports of...
Setting up utilities in a new build home: The essential guide
Are you moving into a new build home? If you’re the first person to live in your new house or flat, it’s vital to make sure the essential services are up and running before you arrive. Here’s our...
The essential documents you need to open utility accounts
What are the essential utility details and documents that you’ll need to open your accounts when you move home? Setting up a new home is a complicated and time-consuming process. There’s nothing...
Energy
Is your home ready for summer? Energy tips from experts
Is your home summer-ready? In the UK, it can feel like winter lasts forever. However, warmer weather is just around the corner, and with it comes a change in the demands for your home and utilities....
Energy price spike could see average bills reach £2,500: Don’t get caught out!
Industry experts are warning of a severe energy price spike this summer as the conflict in Iran sends global energy markets into a tailspin. As of today, 19 March 2026, Brent Crude has hit $116 a...
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
What are the average bills for a UK household in 2026?
Are you paying more or less than the average bills in the UK? While every home’s costs for utilities and services are different, knowing what the average bills are across the UK makes it easier to...
Broadband & TV
Negotiate your broadband: 7 tips for getting a better internet deal
Did you know that you can negotiate your broadband contract to get a better deal? The idea of haggling over your bills might seem strange, but telecoms companies actually have a lot of wiggle room...
What’s the average broadband bill in 2026: Are you overpaying?
What’s the average broadband bill for a UK household in 2026? Understanding how much the typical home pays for broadband makes it easier to check if you’re overpaying - or if you could get more for...
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
The complete Sky Essential TV channel guide (Updated 2026)
What is Sky Essential TV? Sky Essential TV is Sky’s core TV subscription. It includes 90+ Freeview channels and Sky Atlantic, plus Netflix and Discovery+. How can I watch Sky TV at home? Sky...
Water
Water bills set to rise: calculate how much you’ll be paying this year
Starting 1 April 2026, households across England, Scotland and Wales will face a new round of water bill increases. Water prices vary depending on your location, so use our calculator below to find...
Scottish Water bills to rise in April 2026
Scottish Water customers will see bills rise in April 2026, the publicly owned organisation has confirmed. The increase will go towards maintaining and improving water infrastructure, in order to...
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....
Council tax
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be increasing at the start of the new financial year....
What are the average bills for a UK household in 2026?
Are you paying more or less than the average bills in the UK? While every home’s costs for utilities and services are different, knowing what the average bills are across the UK makes it easier to...
5% Council Tax cap on increases lifted in six areas
The UK government has announced that the Council Tax cap, which limits increases to 5% a year, will be lifted in six areas in 2026 and 2027. The move is designed to help local authorities that will...
London councils cyber attacks: what to do if you’re affected
Several London councils are facing weeks of disruption after a significant cyber attack that compromised IT systems across Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham. These...
Moving Guides
Who to contact when you move: 20+ essential organisations
Knowing who to contact when you move into a new home is complicated. Some services will already be set up, some need to be registered right away, and there always seems to be one thing you forget to do. To make things simple, here’s a list of the essential...
Setting up utilities in a new build home: The essential guide
Are you moving into a new build home? If you’re the first person to live in your new house or flat, it’s vital to make sure the essential services are up and running before you arrive. Here’s our guide to setting up your brand new home quickly and easily, so you can...
The essential documents you need to open utility accounts
What are the essential utility details and documents that you’ll need to open your accounts when you move home? Setting up a new home is a complicated and time-consuming process. There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours in a phone queue or working through...
Setting up utilities before you move: 30-day moving checklist
Take control of your utility setup with this 30-day moving checklist, and make sure you’ve covered everything by your moving day. Moving home is stressful - in fact, research says it’s one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. For a full list of things to do...
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...