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Council tax when you move house
You have to tell both councils — the old one to close the account and the new one to open it. Neither happens automatically, and the 25% single-person discount has to be claimed.
Last checked 2026-09-22What Royal Mail redirection costs in 2026
From £45 for three months for one person, rising to £95 for twelve. Book at least five working days before you want it to start, and up to six months ahead.
Last checked 2026-09-22What to do when someone dies in the UK
Get the medical certificate, register the death within five days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or eight in Scotland, order several certified copies, then use Tell Us Once. Everything else can wait.
Last checked 2026-09-22Who to tell when you move house in the UK
There are about 32 organisations, and the order matters — some must wait until after you have moved. Here is the full list, grouped, with the three that carry a penalty if you forget.
Last checked 2026-09-22