Change Of Address Checklist

When you move house, it’s important to update your address as soon as possible. As discussed in our document checklist, having the wrong address showing on your documents can be a barrier to getting finance.

Besides your friends and family, you will need to update your address with a number of companies. Let’s break it down. 

Local authority/government

• The local council – you can usually update your address for council tax purposes online
• Electoral roll – get on the voters roll as soon as possible at your new address
• The DVLA – don’t forget to update your driving licence
• DWP – if you’re in receipt of any benefits
• Your child’s school – you’d be amazed how many school photographs are sent to old addresses every year!

Household

• Phone and broadband – if you’re paying for this already, you’ll have to contact your provider to get them to switch your subscription over to your new address
• TV licence – your TV licence isn’t valid when you move to a new address, so contact them and get your information updated
• Subscription TV – such as Sky, Amazon Prime, Netflix. If the service you use requires a satellite dish they might have to arrange to come out and install one, depending on what’s already at the property
• Online shopping – you don’t want your new purchases going to your old address!
• Anyone providing services, such as a window cleaner, dog walker, milkman, gardener, mobile hairdresser, or cleaner

Insurance companies

• Car insurance – your payments might change as the premium is partly based on where you live
• Personal insurance, such as life cover, critical illness cover, and income protection plans – so policy documents and other correspondence can be sent to the right place
• Buildings insurance
• Pet insurance

Health

• Doctor and pharmacist
• Dentist
• Optician
• Vet
• Any other healthcare professional you see

Money

• Bank or building society – anyone you have an account with, be it a current account, savings account, ISA, or bond
• Pension provider
• Your employer
• Any company you have outstanding finance with, like credit card or loan providers
• Your mortgage provider – just to be on the safe side, so they can contact you in the future, although the lender should notify them of completion too