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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...
17 ways to make moving with dogs easier
Moving home is stressful enough, but moving home with dogs adds a whole new set of complications. Here are our top tips to make moving with dogs easier. Are you looking for more help when you move?...
How to request a TV licence change of address
Requesting a TV licence change of address is a simple task to cross off your moving to-do list. You can also consider whether you need your TV licence. If not, you can cancel or transfer it to...
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,...
Am I paying too much Council Tax?
Could you be paying too much Council Tax? Your Council Tax bill is based on the value of your property and the area you live in. Add in the possible available discounts and it can be hard to tell if...
What is Virgin Media Stream?
Virgin Media Stream is the TV streaming service from Virgin Media that comes completely contract-free. Stream aims to be one place to collect all of your streaming subscriptions, catch-up...
Do I have to do an end of tenancy clean?
How clean should my house be when I move? Whether or not it's required by your contract, it's considered polite to clean your house when you move out. You may well be back in touch with the new...
Energy
Energy Price Guarantee 2023: how will your other bills change?
Is there a new Energy Price Cap? No, the energy price guarantee will now remain fixed at £2,500 for at least 3 months. Confirmation came today from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt that the energy price...
Understand your energy bill better with our Energy Bill Jargon Buster
Have you ever been confused by the energy jargon on your bill? Don't panic, we've compiled this energy jargon buster so you can know exactly what your bills and contracts mean. Moving? We can set up...
Why comparison sites now have no available energy tariffs
If you've tried to use an energy price comparison website like USwitch, Go Compare or Compare the Market recently, you were probably left disappointed. Rather than a list of better-value energy...
Energy Price Guarantee to rise by 20% in April
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the government will continue with their plan for a new Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) in April, despite calls for action to shield households from rising bills. The average...
Broadband & TV
How do wi-fi boosters work? What are they for?
Wi-Fi boosters, a.k.a. internet range extenders or signal boosters, extend the range of your Wi-Fi network. These handy devices are a lifesaver for anyone with a weak internet signal at home....
Sky and Virgin Media announce their Black Friday broadband deals
Black Friday may not be until November 25th, but top broadband providers Virgin Media and Sky have already announced their Black Friday broadband deals. The discounted prices are available now and...
Free speed boost for Virgin Media O2 customers
Virgin Media have announced that they will increase speeds for all customers on their M100 and M200 by an average of 24%. The new packages are called M125 and M250, in reference to the new...
Hyperoptic Broadband turns 11
Hyperoptic broadband celebrated its 11th birthday this month, and the FTTP internet provider has come a long way since its founding in 2011. After expanding their in-building broadband networks for...
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Our complete guide to broadband in the UK
As utility concierges, we get questions every day about broadband in the UK, and it's easy to see why. Internet is crucial for everything from working from home to checking World Cup scores, so there's a rush to get it set up as soon as possible. Choose the wrong...
How to take energy meter readings
Being able to accurately take energy meter readings will save you time and money when it comes to paying for your gas and electricity. There are a few different types of meters installed across the UK, and we've outlined how to take a reading from each below. Please...
How do wi-fi boosters work? What are they for?
Wi-Fi boosters, a.k.a. internet range extenders or signal boosters, extend the range of your Wi-Fi network. These handy devices are a lifesaver for anyone with a weak internet signal at home. Knowing how your Wi-Fi booster works is crucial for getting the most from...
Unstable foundations: Why are more property sales falling through?
As the UK braces for recession, the property market is seeing its own worrying trend in an increase in the number of property sales falling through. House Buyer Bureau, using data from market analysts TwentyCi indicates more than 78,000 property sales fell through in...
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