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Tips for moving into your Pine Court home

Welcome to Pine Court Housing! Moving to a new home can be a busy time! This simple guide will help you think about the important things you need to do before you move in.

Try to focus on what is most important first. Set small goals that you can achieve easily. And please, don’t be afraid to ask us for help if you need it!

Moving home checklist:

    • Set up how you will pay your rent: You might need to set up Direct Debits or arrange for Universal Credit to pay us. We can help you with this.
    • Register to our Customer Portal: My account
    • Contact the gas and electricity companies: When you move in, you will need to give them meter readings.
    • Tell your local council about your council Tax: You need to register for Council Tax at your new address.
    • Register with the water company: You need to let them know you have moved in.
    • Contact internet providers: If you want internet at home, it’s a good idea to check prices from different companies to save money.
    • Get Home Contents Insurance: This insurance helps protect your belongings in case something happens.
    • Pack a special box for your first night: Include things like tea, cereal bar, milk, toilet paper, personal essentials and anything else you will need as soon as you arrive.

    • Royal Mail: Arrange for your post to be sent to your new address.
    • Utility companies: Tell the gas, water, telephone, and electricity companies your new address.
    • Councils: Tell your old council you are leaving and your new council you have arrived.
    • Doctor, dentist, and optician: If you are moving to a new area, you will need to register with new ones.
    • TV Licensing: Let them know you have moved.
    • DVLA (Driving Licence): Change the address on your driving licence.
    • Bank: Tell your bank you have moved and change any direct debits or standing orders.
    • Other services: Contact any insurance companies, mobile phone companies, or grocery delivery services you use.
    • Friends and family: Make sure everyone who needs to know your new address has it.
    • Schools and nurseries: If you have children, tell their school or nursery about your new address.

    • Fuse box: Know where this is in case you need to turn off the electricity.
    • Gas and/or electric meters
    • Smoke detectors: make sure they are working.
    • Stop tap for water: find this and make sure you know how to turn off the water in an emergency.
    • Water meter: If applicable

    • Moving company: If you are using one, make sure you have agreed on the moving date and time.
    • Childcare on moving day: If you have children, it can be helpful to arrange for a friend or family member to look after them on the day you move.
    • Meter readings on arrival: Write down the readings on the gas and electricity meters as soon as you move in.
    • Public transport: Find out about buses and trains in your new area.

We hope these tips help make your move to your new Pine Court home easier! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

This page was last updated on 06/05/2025