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The complete UK moving home checklist 2024
Cut some of the stress out of moving with our complete UK moving home checklist, updated for 2024! We help thousands of movers every year save time, money and effort setting up their new home and...
What is a standard variable tariff?
UK residents have a choice of two types of energy tariffs in their homes - a standard variable tariff or a fixed rate tariff. Choosing the right option for your home will have a big impact on how...
What is a fixed-rate tariff?
UK residents have a choice of two types of energy tariffs in their homes - a standard variable tariff or a fixed rate tariff. Choosing the right option for your home will have a big impact on how...
What the July 2024 energy price cap means for you
The July 2024 energy price cap is now in effect, with the annual bill for the average household falling by around 7% to £1,568 a year. This is welcome news for households on variable energy tariffs....
Moving to the UK? Top tips on getting the best exchange rates
When you’re moving to a new country, getting the best possible exchange rates for your currency is a priority. It’s all about timing, and your money will go further if you transfer your savings,...
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...
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...
Which areas have the UK’s highest Council Tax?
Where in the UK has the most expensive Council Tax and which areas pay the least? We've ranked every local authority in the UK - check out where your Council falls below, as well as more details on...
Energy
What happens when you change energy providers?
New fixed-rate energy tariffs are available, and by now you've probably heard the advice to change energy providers to take advantage. If you've never switched providers before you might be unsure...
Bill Calculator updated for new energy price cap
The price you pay for energy is almost certainly changing, and we've updated our Utility Bill Calculator with the new unit rates to make it easy to estimate your bills. From July 1st, the energy...
June 2023: Are fixed energy deals worth it?
The new Energy Price Cap is just weeks away and, as predicted, suppliers have started introducing fixed energy deals. Many of these deals are at prices close to the new price cap, leaving customers...
Energy market exit: Shell Energy and Broadband for sale
Shell has announced the sale of its energy and broadband arms, alongside its exit from the retail energy business. The news comes amid concerns that rumours of the end of the energy crisis have been...
Broadband & TV
Ofcom investigate mid-contract price rises for broadband
Ofcom, the UK regulator for communication technologies including the internet, has launched an investigation into mid-contract price rises for broadband. The inquiry comes after BT, Virgin Media and...
How to raise a broadband complaint
If you're having problems with your internet, it can feel overwhelming to know where to go to raise a broadband complaint. From your internet supplier's support team to an independent consumer...
Sky adds Discovery+ to their TV packages
Sky TV subscribers can now watch Discovery+ for free! Discovery+, the new streaming service from the Discovery Channel, has partnered with Sky to bring their service to Sky's nearly 8.5 million...
What is Sky Mobile’s International Saver?
International Saver is an extra feature Sky Mobile customers can add to their plans. Costing £3 a month, International Saver is designed to save money for those who regularly make calls to friends,...
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Moving Guides
How to de-ice your drive and pathways – Home Maintenance 101
Now winter is truly upon us, it's time to make a plan for how you will de-ice your drive and pathways once temperatures drop below freezing. Slippery ice, often formed under snow or after rain, can be dangerous both to yourself and any visitors to your home. You need...
Protect your pipes from freezing – Home Maintenance 101
Your pipes freezing won't just leave you without running water - they can also flood and damage your home. Here's everything you need to know about how to stop your pipes from freezing - as well as what to do if they do. Moving? We can set up all your essential...
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...
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...
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