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How much will your water bill increase in 2025?
Are you prepared for a water bill increase in 2025? All but one of the UK's water companies will be increasing customer bills from April 1st. These price rises include the £160m of refunds Ofwat...
Get your security deposit back when you move out
Your security deposit is an upfront payment made when moving into a rental home. The deposit protects your landlord from any costs associated with you damaging the property, failing to pay rent or...
Gas leak at home: Key signs and what to do
Are you worried about a potential gas leak in your home? Natural gas poses a risk of fire or even an explosion. Here's how to detect a gas leak and what to do if you suspect there's gas in the air...
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...
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...
Renter’s Rights Bill looks to cap advance rent at one month
Landlords will only be able to request a maximum of one month's rent in advance if the new Renter's Rights Bill becomes law. The cap on advance rent is a new addition to the bill, which has...
What channels do you get with Sky TV? (Updated 2025)
Welcome to Please Connect Me's complete Sky TV channel guide. Here you'll find answers to all of your questions about Sky TV channels, hardware, streaming services and more. Use the table of...
Energy
Simple ways to stay cool & save energy in the summer
As the great British summertime heats up, people around the country fight to stay cool. Keeping your home - and yourself - frosty doesn't need to cost a fortune. With a few simple tricks, you can...
What’s the value of installing a new boiler?
If you've read our article on improving your home's EPC rating, you've seen our advice that installing a new boiler saves you money or your energy bills and cuts your carbon footprint. However,...
How can I improve my EPC rating?
Does your home or a property you own have a low EPC rating? The EPC - Energy Performance Certificate - of a home is a score of how energy-efficient it is. A better EPC means less energy wastage and...
Ofgem to explore a dynamic price cap for energy
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...
Broadband & TV
Which is the best broadband supplier for customer service?
We're all about helping people find the best broadband supplier. We've helped thousands of movers set up their perfect packages. Along the way, we've learned that the best choice for broadband can...
Is it cheaper to get broadband without a landline?
Are you looking to set up broadband without a landline? UK internet used to be delivered over the same copper cables as telephone signals. That meant that if you wanted broadband, you'd need to take...
Movie night? You can now stream ‘Barbenheimer’ 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 happened to Post Office broadband?
With news of the post office scandal filling headlines this month, you might be worriedly asking yourself 'Wait - am I a post office broadband customer?' As recently as 2021, the Post Office had...
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Moving Guides
Connecting utilities: what happens when you move home?
Moving house is already complicated, and disconnecting and connecting utilities at your old and new home is another piece of the puzzle. To make things simpler, we've broken down what to do with each of your essential utilities and services when you move out and the...
Setting up Energy in the UK
In this guide, we've included some of the most common questions on energy, including how to set up and manage your energy, the UK's energy infrastructure and a glossary of common key terms you'll need to know - whether you're new to the UK or you want to know more...
What’s the best month to move house?
Of all the questions that come up when you plan a move, 'What's the best month to move home?' might not seem obvious. Many home moves are based on necessity. Accepting a new job, welcoming a new family member or moving to study are all common reasons that a home move...
How to cancel your Virgin Media services (without exit fees!)
Are you looking for a way to cancel Virgin Media services without paying an exit fee? Usually, Virgin Media charges around 60% of the remaining value of your contract if you leave early. This can be £100s! Fortunately, there are some circumstances where you can leave...
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