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How will Council Tax increase in 2024?
Council Tax - the bill paid to local authorities for essential services - is adjusted at the beginning of the Tax Year on April 1st. The new rates are based on inflation, as well as rising...
How does garden waste collection work in the UK?
We've already published a guide on which bin is which in the UK, but how does garden waste collection work? For homes with a garden green waste disposal can be a regular inconvenience. Plant matter...
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...
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...
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
Be prepared, household bills in 2024 are set to change from April 1st. Across the UK, Council Tax, broadband services and utilities will see price increases for millions of customers. We've broken...
Where to find free moving boxes
Finding a good source of free moving boxes is a great way to save money on your move. A typical home needs more than seventy boxes to pack everything - and that number is even higher for those of us...
How to clear your own gutters
Springtime in the UK may be known for blossom and cute baby animals, but it's most famous of all for one thing - rain. When you're drawing up your spring to-do list, make sure to put aside time to...
Will you face a broadband price rise on April 1st?
Millions of households across the UK are facing a mid-contract broadband price rise on March 31st and April 1st. We took a look at how much bills are going up, as well as which providers won't be...
Energy
Estimate your utility bills with our Utility Bills Calculator (updated 2023)
With energy rates changing every other month, many are wondering how new prices would reflect in their household utility bills. Easily estimate your utility bills To help you better budget...
New energy price cap announced today (26/08/2022)
08/09/2022 Update: Liz Truss has released her plan to limit the energy price cap to £2,500 a year for the average home for the next two years. Factoring in the £400 energy payment beginning in...
What is the Energy Price Cap? Updated August 2022
08/09/2022 Update: The new UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has released her plan to limit the energy price cap to £2,500 a year for the average home for the next two years. Factoring in the £400...
New Price Cap will be announced this week – what you need to know
More on energy bills: Our timeline for when you can expect cost of living support payments How much will my utility bills cost in 2022? Beat the heat without raising your bills this summer What's...
Broadband & TV
Paramount Plus is out now in the UK – and you might already have it
Paramount Plus is now live in the UK - here's our complete guide on how to watch Paramount Plus in the UK, Paramount Plus's UK library and how you might already be subscribed without knowing it....
How to cancel your broadband in the UK – without exit fees!
It can be difficult to know where to start with cancelling your broadband - particularly with the huge number of broadband suppliers currently in the UK. The good news is that for many of the UK's...
Oscars & BAFTA 2022 : Where to watch the nominated & awarded films
We've reached the end of the 2022 award season and, with all the prizes handed out, it's time to sit down and try and catch up on all of the year's best movies. In a world of competing streaming...
How much will my utility bills cost in 2023?
UPDATE: We updated these figures in October 2022 to reflect Liz Truss's energy price guarantee and other changes to the cost of living How much will utility bills cost this year? Many are asking the...
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Moving Guides
Energy FAQs – All your most common energy questions answered
We are guessing that your school curriculum involved maths and science, but not a lot on the most common energy questions that come up after you move home. Google might be your friend to answer individual queries, but we've collected the answers to all of the...
Do I need building or contents insurance?
When you move into your new home, arranging building and/or contents insurance should be high on your to-do list. Sorting out insurance can help give you peace of mind in case the worst happens. What's the difference between buildings and contents...
How can I watch TV in the UK?
Not too long ago, there was just one way to watch TV in the UK - through your aerial. Nowadays, there’s not only a plethora of different channels broadcasting shows from all different walks of life, there's also a multitude of broadcasters. As a result, it can...
What is the best way to watch sports in the UK?
Calling all you sports fanatics searching for the best way to watch sports in the UK! After all, what's better than watching the biggest sporting events each and every week all from the comfort of your own sofa? You’ll be able to watch certain events with a standard...
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