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Estimate your bills with our Utility Bill Calculator (updated April 2024)
The changing energy price cap, as well as rises in the cost of everything from Council Tax to broadband bills, has left households across the UK...
Avoid paying the previous occupant’s bills
There are lots of nasty surprises you might find in your new home – ugly furniture, full bins, or worst of all – the previous occupant’s bills.Â
How will Council Tax increase in 2024?
Council Tax - the bill paid to local authorities for essential services - is adjusted at the beginning of the Tax Year on April 1st. The new rates...
How does garden waste collection work in the UK?
We've already published a guide on which bin is which in the UK, but how does garden waste collection work? For homes with a garden green waste...
Moving soon? Save up to £397 on bills
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Why 2G and 3G smart meters are going to stop working
Why are the owners of 3G smart meters losing service? Some of the UK's earliest smart meter adopters could lose their smart meter functionality in...
How to convert your gas units to kwh
Are you trying to convert your meter reading from gas units to kWh? While energy companies usually require you send them readings in kWh, many older...
Will the January 2024 price cap change your bills?
Ofgem, the UK regulator for energy, has updated the UK 2024 energy price cap. The average household will now pay £1,928 a year for gas and...
How to read your energy bill
The energy price cap level for the period 1 January to 31 March 2024 is £1,928 a year for a typical household that uses gas and electricity and pays...
9 ways to save energy at Christmas
With energy bills still high, households across the UK are looking for ways to save energy at Christmas. The festive season can place enough strain...
77 ways to save energy at home
With energy costs and household bills climbing rapidly, you've asked us to collect a list of easy ways to save energy at home. Below, you'll find...
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What is a mesh network?
While shopping for a broadband package or a WiFi extender you might have seen the term mesh network - but what does that actually mean? A mesh...
How to save all year with Black Friday broadband deals
Black Friday broadband deals are an easy way to use the year's biggest discounts to save all year long. If you're a regular reader of this blog, or...
What is WiFi 6 and how can you get it?
WiFi 6 is the latest standard for WiFI technology. Promising faster speeds, more devices connected at once and better range, new routers and...
Should I choose monthly rolling broadband?
Are you searching for monthly rolling broadband? Whether you're currently in a short-term rental or you're looking for contract flexibility, there...
Sky tops Ofcom report with fewest broadband complaints
Ofcom has published its latest report of broadband complaints, covering January to March 2023. As the UK's communication regulator, Ofcom handles...
5G vs Fibre broadband: Which is faster?
If you're shopping for home broadband in 2023, the question of 5G vs fibre broadband has certainly come up. While fibre broadband is still the most...
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How does garden waste collection work in the UK?
We've already published a guide on which bin is which in the UK, but how does garden waste collection work? For homes with a garden green waste...
Should I get a water meter fitted?
Every home in the UK has meters that measure energy usage, but only about half have a water meter fitted. If you don't currently have one,...
How much will you spend on household bills in 2024?
Be prepared, household bills in 2024 are set to change from April 1st. Across the UK, Council Tax, broadband services and utilities will see price...
Where to find free moving boxes
Finding a good source of free moving boxes is a great way to save money on your move. A typical home needs more than seventy boxes to pack...
How to redirect post when you move
How can you redirect post so you always receive important deliveries? When moving to a new house it's easy to forget to update all of our friends,...
How to clear your own gutters
Springtime in the UK may be known for blossom and cute baby animals, but it's most famous of all for one thing - rain. When you're drawing up your...
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