Things to Remember

The following need to be notified in advance of your move, and sometimes by certain times.

Failure to give advance notice can cause headaches after your move.

Accounts
All shops with which you have an account - late payment could cost you unnecessary interest.

Bank
Any you have dealings with.

Car Registration
Write to DVLA, (Swansea SA6 7JL) giving details of your car and registration.

Council Tax
Departments of both areas.

Credit Cards
As accounts above.

Dentist/Doctor
De-register and re-register with new practices.

Electricity, Gas & Water
At least three days in advance, and ask for a reading on the day. Don't forget to sign on with the company for your new home. The service may be disconnected if nobody has signed on as a new user.

Hospital or Clinic
If receiving treatment.

Income Tax
The address is on your tax forms.

Insurance
House, contents, car and yourselves, at least seven days before you move, or you may not be insured.

Mail
Arrange for mail to be forwarded. There is a sliding scale of charges according to how long you wish it to continue - but one fee covers everyone in the family - if the surname is the same.

Mail Order
Any company you use.

Pensions
Company pension - inform the pension office. State pension - ask at the Post Office.

Schools
As soon as possible.

Standing Orders
Tell any companies you pay.

Telephone
Give a week's notice to each end and arrange for the bills to change names on the correct day, and for your new phone to be connected.

Television Licence
Ask at the Post Office.