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Why is moving house so stressful?
What is it that makes moving house so stressful? Moving to a new home is consistently ranked as one of the most stressful life events people go through. From house hunting to packing, to the move...
Which area has the most expensive water bills in the UK?
As it stands, the Devon and Cornwall counties have the most expensive water bills in the UK, where the average household and small business consumer pays an average of £520. This average reflects...
Energy Price Cap update: what July’s changes mean for your bills
If you're moving home this summer, there's some encouraging news when it comes to your energy bills. From 1 July 2025, the energy price cap, which limits what suppliers can charge on standard...
How to save when moving home
As we approach the middle of 2025, the cost-of-living crisis in the UK and worldwide continues to escalate, prompting people to devise innovative ways to save money. This is especially true when...
How do I set up water at home?
When moving house or moving into a UK home for the first time, you will most likely have a connected water supply. However, it’s important to set up water accounts with your local supplier as soon...
Average household bills in 2025: how much do bills cost?
Wondering how much household bills are nowadays? Here’s a breakdown of common household bill averages in the UK as of 2025, although it’s worth noting that these are merely estimates. Your actual...
Must-buy items when you move in
As you frantically pack everything, sort out any unpaid bills and book a great house moving service, do you wonder if there are items you've missed? Save yourself from the regret: here’s a must-buy...
Moving home with Sky broadband
When moving home, one of the first things you’ll want to take care of is your broadband service. If you’re currently using Sky broadband and want to know what to expect during the move, here’s a...
Energy
Energy price cap to rise by 6.4% in April 2025, adding £111 to average annual bills
As of today, April 1, 2025, Ofgem's previously announced energy price cap increase has come into effect, raising the average annual household energy bill by £111 to £1,849. This 6.4% increase...
What are energy standing charges? Does everyone pay them?
Take a look at your latest energy bill and you'll see it's calculated based on both your usage and daily standing charges. You're billed a standing charge daily for each fuel you have at the...
Will there be a UK gas shortage this winter?
Will the UK face a gas shortage this winter? British Gas owner Centrica inspired concern about ongoing gas supply when it revealed that the UK 'has less than a week of gas demand in store'....
The January 2025 energy price cap
The energy price cap has increased by 1.2% for the period of January to March 2025. The average household will pay the equivalent of £1,738 a year for gas and electricity. Customers on standard...
Broadband & TV
The complete Sky Essential TV channel guide (updated 2025)
What is Sky Essential TV? Sky's Essential TV package is a competitively priced digital TV package focusing on the most popular channels and streaming services that Sky offers. What's included...
How to watch Netflix on your TV
Great TV shows and movies deserve to be watched on the biggest and best screen available. For most people, this means their television. If you have an older television set, there might not be an...
How Christmas TV became a UK tradition & what to watch in 2024
Since 1957 Christmas TV has been almost as big a part of festive celebrations as carols, presents or even a turkey dinner. In 2020, the average Brit spent 24 hours and 45 minutes watching TV in...
Do I need a TV licence in the UK? (Updated 2024)
Do I need a TV licence? It's a question we hear from those moving home in the UK on a daily basis. TV licensing sends regular reminders to homes without a licence to remind them to register for one....
Water
Water companies to refund £160m to customers in water bill discounts
Water regulator Ofwat has once again instructed water suppliers across the UK to refund their customers via a water bill discount. The order comes after the 17 largest water and wastewater companies...
Would installing a water meter save you money?
Every home in the UK has meters that measure energy usage, but only about half have a water meter fitted. If you don't currently have one, installing a water meter could reduce your monthly bills...
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...
Utility bills in the UK: how are they calculated?
Whether you own or rent a property in the UK, it's important to understand how your utility bills are calculated. Utility bills refer to the various charges that you incur for the services at your...
Council tax
Waste Collection: Which bin should you use?
Do you know which bin to use when you're throwing out rubbish, food waste and recycling? The problem of where to throw your waste away can quickly get complicated in the UK. Which bin to use for...
How to find Christmas tree recycling near you
Looking for how to safely dispose of your Christmas tree at the end of the festive season? Here's our guide to Christmas tree recycling and donation. Can I recycle my Christmas tree? Yes!...
Estimate your bills with our Utility Bill Calculator (updated October 2024)
The changing energy price cap, as well as regular rises in the cost of everything from Council Tax to broadband bills, has left households across the UK looking for an easy way to estimate their...
Students: here’s what you need to know about council tax exemption
Whether you are heading off to university or college for the first time or switching to new accommodation, remember to register for student Council Tax exemption. If everyone in your household is a...
Moving Guides
How to avoid paying the previous occupant’s bills
There are lots of nasty surprises you might find in your new home – ugly furniture, full bins, or worst of all – the previous occupant’s bills.
How to set up council tax in the UK
Remembering to set up Council Tax when you move home is an easy task to miss off your checklist but it's an important one. Council Tax pays for essential local services, including rubbish collection, roads and fire services. If you don't register with your council,...
How to register to vote when you move
Whether you're moving to a new home or it's your first time, taking the time to register to vote has multiple benefits. The most obvious is getting the ability to vote in local and national elections. Voting lets you influence your country and community and has been...
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 ending the tenancy early. When you move out, your deposit is returned...
PCM News
Should I get a water meter fitted?
Every home in the UK has meters that measure energy usage, but only about half have a water meter fitted. If you don't currently have one, installing a water meter could reduce your monthly bills significantly. However, this depends on a few different factors. We've...
Canopy Grow and Homebox: Everything you need to know
Homebox isn't just an easy way to manage all your bills in one simple payment. Their plans also come with extra features to make managing your money easier. One is Canopy Grow - a powerful way to turn regular monthly payments into a better credit score. A Canopy Grow...
Renters Reform Bill expected from October 2024
Update: January 2024 The Renters Reform Bill has now reached the report stage in the House of Commons. It's predicted the legislation will apply to new tenancies from October 2024, with the law changing for existing tenancies 12 months later in October 2025. The bill...
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...