Checklist when moving into a house? (changing over bills etc.)

boa_girl22

Checklist when moving into a house (changing over bills etc.) ?

So Far I have...

• Ring gas company, find out who its with and whats current tariff - shop around etc.
  
• Ring electric company, get prepayment meter evaluated (is it on a premium? if yes remove if no get new card for it)
  
• What Do I do about water rates? Who do I contact?
  
• I already have a tv license so I can have that changed over.
  
• Rent and council tax I've sorted
  
• How do I find out who the phoneline's with, and get it cut off? I don't want a phone line

Anything else? I can't think off the top of my head

:money: to anyone who replies

G_M

Either use the moneysaving search function (top right) - many similar threads, or Google house moving checklist - there are many on the web.

Linus2864

You may want to try the following website:

http://www.helpiammoving.com/moving_house/home.php

We used them before moving and you can print off checklists from the left hand menu.

Hope this helps.

dimbo61

If you have a good quality camera or can borrow one take pictures of every room and carpet.
You should get a check in inventory given to you and the landlord or letting agent should go around the property and check each room for any damage or stains on carpets/walls.
Note the condition of furniture and make sure you have the IN DATE gas safety certificate, electrical safety inspection, EPC, deposit protection information and advice leaflet ( 6 pages I think)
check the tenancy agreement very carefully for all charges

BigAlC

Get on the electoral role asap. Apparently having a land line does work in your favour as well. Not sure how true this is.

Make sure you get a copy of the inventory. Note everything no matter how small.