Council Tax,How do I pay?

dreamtruce

Me & my boyfriend/partner is moving into a rented house in 2 weeks time.
I've always lived with my parents & he was house sharing so everything was included.
We were both wondering how we actually go about paying council tax and setting ourselves up to do so or is this automatically done when we sign the final contract and get keys ?

I can't seem to find any information online to help us, it only states how to pay but not how to set it up?

Sorry if this is a silly question or in the wrong place. i couldn't find where this thread should go. Thank you

[Deleted User]

just speak to the local authority that covers the area you will be living in ask them to send you a bill for the CT they usually at this time of year offer you the option of paying in 10 monthly instalments via direct debit

elsien

https://www.gov.uk/pay-council-tax

dreamtruce

I'd be in south gloustershire,
I'm moving to Bradley Stoke.

Harryp_24

I have a question for this aswell, do i have to set up council tax before i move? Im going to have a exchange->completion gap of 2 days.

Mossfarr

Don't forget to read the Gas and Elec meters (and water if metered) and contact your local service providers to set up your supply.
Other things to do:
Arrange TV licence
Home contents Insurance
Internet provider

Others to notify of your change of address:
your employers
your bank
DVLA - to change driving licence
Doctors
Dentist
Car Insurance (if you own a car)
Credit card company

I'm sure I haven't thought of them all but this will be a good start!
Good luck in your new home.

Marvel1

Mossfarr wrote: »

DVLA - to change driving licence

Also the registration certificate if you have a vehicle, the driving licence and vehicle are separate.

paddedjohn

venison wrote: »

just speak to the local authority that covers the area you will be living in ask them to send you a bill for the CT they usually at this time of year offer you the option of paying in 10 monthly instalments via direct debit

You can pay over 12 months.

zagubov

You may need to notify the following:
Post Office for Mail Redirection - Redirection Service application forms are available at all Post Offices or you can telephone 0845 606 0202. You need old utility bills + passport/drivers license etc.

Ian011 wrote: »

The number has changed. The premium rate 0845 number is no longer in use. Check for a new number, likely starting 03 or 080.

When looking for contact numbers for all of your old and new suppliers be aware that any websites showing premium rate 084, 087 or 09 numbers are either showing out of date information or are scam websites showing fake numbers. There are hundreds of these.

Reputable companies use numbers starting 01, 02, 03 or 080.

Anything starting 084, 087 or 09 is probably a scam. See http://www.fairtelecoms.org.uk/ICSS

Water Board – OLD and NEW
Sewerage (if different) – OLD and NEW
BT
Cable company/Sky
Long Distance company (e.g OneTel)
Mobile company
Electricity – OLD and NEW e.g npower
Gas (if different) – OLD and NEW e.g npower
Contact http://www.houseweb.co.uk/house/listings/utilities.html to see about switching any of the above.
Credit Card(s) e.g. RBS, Amex
Store Card (s)
Bank/Building Society e.g Nationwide, Santander (are they holding any items for you?)
Savings Bank
Pension
Life Insurance e.g Legal & General
House Insurance
Contents Insurance (if different)
Motor Insurance
Breakdown Service e.g Autonational
Click on http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/articles/ to see about switching any of these financial things.
Employer/s (including part-time etc.)
Home Faults repair service – OLD and NEW
Kids schools (also ask new council for education and schools pack for future reference)
Kids childminder
Kids After school/breakfast club
Sports club/Gym
Vehicle Registration Complete the relevant section on the reverse side or at the bottom of your registration document and send it in, or ring 0870 240 0010. Failure to notify DVLA could result in a fine of £1000.
Professional association
Doctor – OLD and NEW
Dentist – OLD and NEW
Orthodontist – OLD and NEW
Optician – OLD and NEW
Accountant
Window Cleaner
Newsagent (deliveries etc.)
eBay
Paypal
Internet Service Provider
Local Council(s) Council Tax – OLD and NEW – need a bill for school acceptance.
Library – OLD and NEW
Local Council(s) Refuse Collection (ordering wheeliebins)
TV license http://www.TV-L.co.uk
Drivers License: Complete section 1 & return to DVLC, Swansea, SA99 1BN
Loyalty Card (Clubcard/nectar etc)
Loyalty Points scheme (e.g.Avios, Nectar, Clubcard)
Savings/Premium/ Family Bonds Premium Bonds & National Savings, General Correspondence, Blackpool, FY3 9YP, quoting your bond number.
National Savings Bank - Notify Boydstone Road, Glasgow, G58 1SB using an addressed envelope supplied by the Post Office.
Save as You Earn and National Savings Certificates Write to: Savings Certificate and SAYE Office, Milburn Gate House, Durham, DH99 1NS (quote contract number).
Old School alumni
Magazine/periodicals subscription services (e.g Private Eye) etc.
Union
Tax Office; Your Salary Office knows the address
Mail Order Companies
Stocks and Shares (registrars or via your broker)
Remember you need to already have a new utility bill (or two) to change some of these.

Ian011, hope you don't mind if I add your useful comments to my post. Thank you for the corrections.

glasgowdan

Why are people asking these questions on the internet instead of picking up their phones and dialling the number for their councils? It's worrying!

davidmcn

glasgowdan wrote: »

Why are people asking these questions on the internet instead of picking up their phones and dialling the number for their councils?

Given the OP apparently couldn't see the "Council Tax - Moving House" link on the council's website, I suspect they'd have trouble finding their phone number too.