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Finding your dream job in London made simple
London is a world capital for finance, culture and history - it’s no wonder so many people choose to move here every year. However, with a population of 9.7 million, it’s easy to feel like a tiny...
What’s the average water bill in the UK 2024?
How much is the average water bill for a UK household? With the news that water bills are set to rise over the next five years, many households want to see how much they can expect to spend in 2025...
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...
Energy
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...
The last 3 years of the UK energy market
What's happened to the UK energy market? Since 2021, we've been told we're in the throes of an energy crisis. We've seen the price cap on standard variable tariffs go from an upper limit keeping...
Octopus Energy to take over 1.5 million customers from Bulb
Octopus Energy has finally completed the takeover of the more than 1.5 million customers previously supplied by Bulb. The takeover, which has taken more than a year to put together, will also see...
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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Moving Guides
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...
The UK’s best broadband for students
Finding the right broadband is tough for anyone, but for students weighing up the options can become a nightmare. Short tenancy lengths, multiple heavy users and tight household budgets mean many popular options won't be suitable. Luckily, we've put together a guide...
The ultimate new home set-up checklist 2022
Looking for the 2024 Moving Home checklist? Find it here! Moving into a new home is stressful, and with so much to arrange it can be easy to let essential registrations slip through the cracks. If you're about to move in, use our home set-up checklist and detailed...
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