Planning your move
Moving House Checklist UK 2026: What to Do and When
A week-by-week UK moving house checklist, from eight weeks out to your first week in the new home — including the rules for renters, buyers and each UK nation.
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UK moving guides
Plain-English help with every part of moving home in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — checked against official sources.
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Changing your address
Who to Notify When Moving House in the UK: The Complete List
Who to tell when you move house in the UK — council, DVLA, HMRC, the electoral register, utilities, banks, GP and more — with official links and timings.
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Timelines, checklists and budgets to get your move organised from the start.
See the topicRenting
Giving notice, deposits, referencing, inventories and moving between rentals.
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Buying & selling
Conveyancing, surveys, contracts, completion and tax on buying a home.
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Choosing a removal firm, packing room by room and getting through moving day.
See the topicWho to tell when you move — council, DVLA, HMRC, the electoral register and more.
See the topicEnergy, water, broadband, TV Licensing and getting your final and first bills right.
See the topicFamilies & pets
Moving with children and pets — schools, childcare, vets and microchips.
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Your first weeks in a new home — GP, bins, safety checks and local services.
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Settling in
First Home Essentials Checklist UK: What You Actually Need
What you really need for your first home in the UK: a room-by-room essentials checklist, what to check on day one, and the alarm rules in each UK nation.
Removals & packing
How Much Do Removals Cost in the UK? 2026 Prices
Typical UK removal prices in 2026 by home size and distance, plus packing, storage and extras — compared across three sources, with tips for accurate quotes.
Utilities & bills
Moving House Broadband: What to Do Before and After You Move
How to move or switch broadband when you move house in the UK: when to order, what your new address can get, contract fees and what to do if it is slow.