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Should I move to a home with a Heat Pump?
More and more movers are looking for energy-efficient homes, and a heat pump is at the top of many wishlists. There are several factors driving people to move into greener properties. A recent...
The January 2024 energy price cap has been announced
Ofgem, the UK regulator for energy, announced the new January 2024 energy price cap yesterday. The new price cap, which is effective from the 1st of January next year, sets the maximum per-unit cost...
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
How much should you expect to spend on your household bills in 2024? Unfortunately, it looks like household bills will rise again in the UK next year. Here are our predictions for how you can expect...
How to choose the best day to move house
Choosing the best day to move house can make settling into your new home much simpler, and even save you money on your removal costs. While every move is different, we've looked at the advice of top...
Where is the UK moving in 2024?
What should we expect from moving in 2024? This past year has been a turbulent one for the housing industry. Zoopla projects that the number of houses sold in 2023 will be the lowest in a decade,...
Ways to save with a home smart meter
Do you have a home smart meter yet? With 33 million installed across the UK in homes and small businesses, they now make up 58% of the nation's energy meters. Why have smart meters proven so...
Could you get help paying water bills?
A study by water regulator Ofwat published earlier this year revealed that 70% of UK customers don't know that they could receive help paying water bills from their supplier. The research also...
Movie night? You can soon stream ‘Barbie’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ online
'Barbenheimer' took the global box office by storm this past summer, emerging as one of the most significant cinematic events of the year. Together, these two blockbuster hits, 'Barbie' and...
Energy
Should I move to a home with a Heat Pump?
More and more movers are looking for energy-efficient homes, and a heat pump is at the top of many wishlists. There are several factors driving people to move into greener properties. A recent...
The January 2024 energy price cap has been announced
Ofgem, the UK regulator for energy, announced the new January 2024 energy price cap yesterday. The new price cap, which is effective from the 1st of January next year, sets the maximum per-unit cost...
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
How much should you expect to spend on your household bills in 2024? Unfortunately, it looks like household bills will rise again in the UK next year. Here are our predictions for how you can expect...
Ways to save with a home smart meter
Do you have a home smart meter yet? With 33 million installed across the UK in homes and small businesses, they now make up 58% of the nation's energy meters. Why have smart meters proven so...
Broadband & TV
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
How much should you expect to spend on your household bills in 2024? Unfortunately, it looks like household bills will rise again in the UK next year. Here are our predictions for how you can expect...
Movie night? You can soon stream ‘Barbie’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ online
'Barbenheimer' took the global box office by storm this past summer, emerging as one of the most significant cinematic events of the year. Together, these two blockbuster hits, 'Barbie' and...
What is a mesh network?
While shopping for a broadband package or a WiFi extender you might have seen the term mesh network - but what does that actually mean? A mesh network could be the upgrade your home internet needs...
How to save all year with Black Friday broadband deals
Black Friday broadband deals are an easy way to use the year's biggest discounts to save all year long. If you're a regular reader of this blog, or if you've used Please Connect Me's free expert...
Water
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
How much should you expect to spend on your household bills in 2024? Unfortunately, it looks like household bills will rise again in the UK next year. Here are our predictions for how you can expect...
Could you get help paying water bills?
A study by water regulator Ofwat published earlier this year revealed that 70% of UK customers don't know that they could receive help paying water bills from their supplier. The research also...
Water companies promise £96bn upgrade – and water bill increase
Water companies across England and Wales have pledged to invest £96bn in improving Britain's water infrastructure, but the upgrades will come at the cost of a water bill increase for consumers. The...
These 3 water-saving gadgets can cut your bills by £150
Installing water-saving gadgets around your home is an easy way to cut your bills and your carbon footprint. If you have a water meter installed then the less water you use, the less you'll have to...
Council tax
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
How much should you expect to spend on your household bills in 2024? Unfortunately, it looks like household bills will rise again in the UK next year. Here are our predictions for how you can expect...
Waste Collection: Which bin should you use?
You have a piece of rubbish, which bin do you put it in? While it may seem simple, the question of where to throw your waste away can quickly get complicated in the UK. Which bin to use for what, as...
What should you do if your council goes bankrupt?
What does it mean when a council goes bankrupt? Earlier this week, Birmingham City Council did effectively that, issuing a Section 114 notice. Birmingham's Council serve Europe's largest local...
Reclaim Council Tax when you move home
If you've moved home recently you may be able to reclaim Council Tax that you paid in advance. While some local authorities automatically refund you when you move, others will only repay if you...
Moving Guides
How to choose the best day to move house
Choosing the best day to move house can make settling into your new home much simpler, and even save you money on your removal costs. While every move is different, we've looked at the advice of top removal firms, as well as data on the most popular days to move house...
5 easy ways to save on moving supplies
From boxes to bubble wrap, the cost of moving supplies can become a big expense during your home move. We've put together our favourite tricks for saving on moving supplies below, as well as where you might be able to find useful freebies. Looking for more ways to...
Spread the word: Who to contact when you move
Moving home is stressful enough before you even begin worrying about who to contact when you move. Luckily, we've compiled this handy list of the organisations and businesses that might need to know about your new address. Cross each one off and before you know it...
Cost of moving rises: Here’s how to save
2023 has earned its reputation as a year when prices skyrocketed, and the cost of moving home is no exception. Moving home has always been an expensive undertaking, but research recently published by the Negotiator shows costs have jumped almost 5% in the last year...
PCM News
Do we need relocation in the age of remote working?
Remote working is rumoured to be endangering everything from office parks to the City of London itself - but is international relocation under threat? In some ways, it makes sense. If a job can be done from home, why can't that home be anywhere in the world? Why...
Dawn of the AI Estate Agent
How long until hunting for properties is handled by an AI estate agent? The potential for using artificial intelligence in the real estate industry was a hot topic of discussion during the surge in interest in AI following the launch of Dall.E 2, Chat GPT 4 and Stable...
Earn up to £4,000 a year from your parking space
As utility bills and home move experts, we're always on the lookout for ways to make running a home a little more affordable. One way to do that is by finding easy ways to earn extra cash - did you know you could be earning up to £4000 a year from your driveway or...
Renters Reform Bill discussions delayed until Autumn
New discussion of the new Renter's Reform Bill has been expected for weeks, but the latest parliamentary timetable shows it is not due to be addressed until after the summer break. The bill is intended to equalise the relationship between landlords and tenants by,...