Once the furniture is in place and the boxes are unpacked, you still need to tell everyone that you have moved.

No matter how hard you try, it is easy to forget to give your new address to someone who needs it.

Here are all the people you need to notify about your change of address ,so you can print off this page and tick them off as you go.

Personal checklist

  • Family

  • Employer

  • Friends

Financial checklist

  • Current account

  • Credit cards

  • Savings accounts

  • Pension

  • Home insurance

  • Car insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Travel insurance

  • Other insurance

  • Hire purchase providers

  • Student Loans Company

  • Loyalty cards

  • Share register

  • Premium bonds

What insurance do you need for your new home?

If you have bought a new property...

You should look at buildings and contents insurance, to protect your house and your belongings.

You might also want to look at some insurance to cover your mortgage payments if you are unable to work, here is how to decide what you need.

If you are renting a new property...

You should look at contents insurance to protect your belongings - your landlord is responsible for getting buildings cover so you do not need to pay for that.

Utilities checklist

  • Water

  • Gas

  • Electricity

  • Landline

  • TV Licence

  • Digital TV

  • Broadband

  • Mobile phone

Check if you could save money with a cheaper energy deal for your new home

Government checklist

  • HMRC/Inland Revenue

  • Local council

  • Electoral register

  • Child benefit

Motoring checklist

  • DVLA

  • Vehicle registration

  • Breakdown cover

  • Car finance (if applicable)

Health checklist

  • Doctor

  • Dentist

  • Optician

  • Vet

Entertainment checklist

  • Film/TV rental

  • Gym/Sports clubs

  • Newsagent

  • Magazine subscriptions

Miscellaneous

  • Library

  • Solicitor

  • Trade unions/Professional bodies

  • Schools

  • College/Universities

  • Pet micro-chipping services

  • Milkman

  • Cleaner

  • Window cleaner

  • Gardener

  • Charities you support

How to set up a Royal Mail re-direct

Although forking out extra cash to get your post might sound unappealing, it is well worthwhile because it will help to protect your identity and stop important documents (like new bank cards) falling into the wrong hands.

You also get the peace of mind of knowing that you are not missing out on any vital correspondence.

Even if you are confident you have given your new address to everyone who will want to get in touch, it is still incredibly easy for one or two slip through the net.

You can find out how to set up a redirection and the cost by visiting the Royal Mail website.

12 things to do before you move house
Redirect your mail on the Royal Mail website