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2. MOVING CHECKLIST: AFTER EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS 

 

NOTIFY: change of address to the following: (In most cases - as soon as possible).

BANK(S) (consider change of branch)

BUILDING SOCIETIES, NATIONAL SAVINGS INCLUDING PREMIUM BONDS

COMPANY SHARE(S) REG. OFFICES

FINANCE AND LOAN COMPANIES

CREDIT CARDS

STORE CARDS

DRIVING VEHICLE LICENSING

(Vehicle Reg. Doc(s) and Driving Licence)

INSURANCES

TV LICENSING

MAIN UTILITIES(Gas, Water, Electricity)

TELEPHONE(S) N.B remember mobiles

COUNCIL OFFICE re Council Tax

CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

SCHOOL(S)

DOCTOR(S) (you may choose to keep the same dentist!)

SECURITY ALARM CENTRAL STATIONS

POST OFFICE (keep safe & forwarding mail service if required)

N.B Any annual bills, such as water rates and council tax will be subject to ‘apportionment' i.e. you will be responsible for payment up to the date of completion at your old address and from the date of completion at any new address.



 

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