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Moving house checklist

Things to check when moving house

To set up/switch:

  • Council tax
  • Electric
  • Gas
  • Water
  • TV licence
  • Buildings/contents insurance

Change address - benefits:

  • Universal credit (where you live and housing costs)
  • Child benefit
  • Employment and support allowance
  • Jobseekers allowance
  • Child tax credit
  • Disability living allowance/personal independence payment
  • Other

Change address - money:

  • Bank
  • Building Society
  • Catalogue
  • Credit card
  • Hire purchase

Change address - health:

  • Doctor
  • Dentist
  • Opticians
  • Hospital

Change address - work:

  • Your employer
  • Your partner's employer

Change address - motoring:

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
  • Breakdown cover
  • Vehicle registration
  • Vehicle insurance

Electoral role:

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Library
  • Schools/colleges
  • Subscriptions

Last updated: 11/08/2026 09:42