New Home Checklist

New Home checklist

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	Set up rent payment – if you are on benefits you might need to apply for the Housing Element. Refer to Housing costs and Universal Credit: How to claim on GOV.UK website for more information.
	Set up your council tax account – you may be eligible for a discount, speak to your council.
	Set up your Electricity account – Electricity North West is the electricity operator in the North West, you can find your supplier using their online search Who is my supplier? (enwl.co.uk) – you may need your meter reading How to read your gas or electricity meter – Citizens Advice
	Set up your Gas account – You can find your supplier using the Meter Point Administration service Find My Supplier – you may need your meter reading How to read your gas or electricity meter – Citizens Advice
	Set up your water account – in the North West the water is supplied by United Utilities New Customer \| United Utilities
	Set up Home Contents insurance – your landlords insurance will not cover your belongings, you should use a comparison website to find a policy that is suitable for you.
	Notify people of you new address – it is important you let people know such as you bank, doctor, dentist, school, the DVLA, your car insurance, your employer, update your Universal Credit with a change of circumstances.

Last updated 16 July 2024