Change of Address

bc.alice

Just wondering when I should start changing addresses for things (drivers licence etc), I exchanged on the 13th and completion is on the 24th, would it be too soon to start doing it now?

davidmcn

I would wait until completion actually happens - it might not, and then your mail is stuck behind a door you don't have a key for...

Carrot007

davidmcn wrote: »

I would wait until completion actually happens - it might not, and then your mail is stuck behind a door you don't have a key for...

Which is probably for the best anyway! Who get's anything but junk these days. it's all online only.


But yes, make a nice spreadsheet of what needs changing now and go thorough it the minute you get though the door. (Maybe pausing to take photos of the meter(s) on the way).

bc.alice

Amazing, you’re right, thank you both for your answers!

giraffe69

Also worth setting up a Royal Mail redirect so you don't miss the junk mail!

theartfullodger

If hiring a van for the move don't change driving licence until later

zagubov

You can use this list from an earlier thread to start you off:

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
Milk deliveries
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.Nectar, Clubcard)
Savings/Premium/ Family 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.

ethank

Set up your redirect straightaway as it takes a few days plus they always write to your existing address and you might not want the buyer to have your new address.