Moving Tips
We have produced a brief list of moving tips including things that you need to remember to change or people you need to inform before you move.
Bank:
Any accounts you have dealings with.
Car Registration
Write to the Driver Vehicle Licensing Centre (Swansea SA6 7JL) giving details of your car and registration.
Council Tax
Departments of both areas.
Credit Cards
As for bank accounts above.
Doctor and Dentist
De-register and re-register with new practices.
Electricity, Gas, and Water
Give notice of your move at least three days in advance, and ask for a reading on the day. Don’t forget to sign on with the company for your new home. The service may be disconnected if no-one has signed on as the new user.
Hospital or clinic
If receiving treatment.
Income tax
The address is on your tax forms.
Insurance
House, contents, car, and personal at least seven days before you move or you may not be insured.
Arrange for mail to be forwarded. There is a sliding scale of charges according to how long you wish to continue, but one fee covers everyone in the family, if the surname is the same.
Mail Order
Any company you use.
Pensions
Company pensions inform the pension office. State pension – ask the Post Office.
Schools
As soon as possible.
Standing Orders
Tell any companies that you pay.
Telephone
Give a week’s notice to each end and arrange for the bills to change names on the correct day, and for your new phone to be connected.
TV Licence
Ask at the Post Office.