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Landlords, Letting Agents and Property Managers: What’s the Difference?
Rented homes can be managed by a landlord, letting agent, or property manager – and sometimes all three. While the three roles are similar, there are key differences. Knowing which is which makes...
What’s the best broadband company for customer service in 2025?
We all want the best broadband service possible at home, from the speed of our downloads to how reliable our connection is. However, one often overlooked area of internet packages is the customer...
Are professional packers worth it?
Should you hire professional packers when you move home? When the alternative is packing everything you own into bags and boxes while juggling every other part of the moving process, bringing in the...
Sky Sports to air 70% more Premier League games this season
With the 2025/26 Premier League season set to kick off on August 15th, dedicated football fans are already marking their calendars for the most exciting matchups. However, changes to this year's...
Can I save energy by unplugging things?
How much energy can you really save by unplugging things around the house? Hunting down devices left on standby is a common energy-saving tip - in fact, it’s one of our 100+ simple ways to save...
How much could you save with a foreign exchange broker?
Is it worth hiring a professional foreign exchange broker when you move internationally? Moving across countries is one of life’s most stressful experiences. You’re forced to juggle changes to your...
Should I buy a Wi-Fi router for my home?
Do you need to buy a router when setting up your home internet? Almost all UK broadband packages come with a router included in the cost of the service. This device is sent to you by your broadband...
How to pack clothes when you move
Are you looking for the best way to pack clothes when you move? In 2022, WRAP found the average UK resident owned 118 items of clothing. Sorting, packing and unpacking all these clothes is a major...
Energy
102 ways to save energy at home (Updated November 2024)
With energy costs and household bills climbing rapidly, you've asked us to collect a list of easy ways to save energy at home. Below, you'll find our top tips for reducing your gas and electricity...
The October 2024 price cap and what it means for your bills
The October 2024 energy price cap is in place from the 1st of October, controlling the energy prices and standing charges of customers on standard variable tariffs. The new price cap raises energy...
How your bills will change this October under the new Energy Price Cap
Households across the UK will face a 10% increase in their energy bills as Ofgem raises its price cap. What is the energy price cap? The energy price cap is a maximum limit on the amount...
Switch to direct debit and save money on energy bills
Do you pay for energy by direct debit? These automatic monthly payments are not only the easiest way to pay your bill on time each month, they can also save you money. Energy suppliers save their...
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
How will I be charged for water: metered or unmetered?
If you have just moved house, you will have probably registered with your local water company (and if you haven't, we can do that for you!). However, you may be wondering what is next and how will I...
Council tax
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Moving Guides
How to defrost a freezer (and save on your bills)
Here's how to defrost your freezer to help it run at maximum efficiency, and keep your electricity bills down. Frost building up in your freezer doesn't just limit the amount of food you can fit inside. It also makes it harder for your freezer to keep cool, especially...
Save when you move with these 6 home move freebies
Did you know there are useful home move freebies you can claim to help cut the cost of moving? From saving on moving supplies to cutting your bills once you've settled in, there's plenty out there for savvy home movers. Make sure you claim these free gifts and...
How to prove your right to rent when you’re new to the UK
This information only applies to those renting a home in England. You do not need to prove the right to rent in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. What is the right to rent in the UK? Any private tenant in England must prove their right to rent before they start a...
How to redirect post when you move
Did you know that you can redirect post when you move to make sure you don't miss any important deliveries? When moving to a new house it's easy to forget to update all of your friends, services and online accounts with the new address right away. As you settle in,...
PCM News
What happens when I contact Please Connect Me for help with my broadband?
Have you found yourself wondering 'where can I get help with my broadband plan?' or curious about how Please Connect Me saves their customers time, money and energy? The multitude of different providers and packages can make choosing broadband a dizzily confusing...
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...