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Simple ways to stay cool & save energy in the summer
As the great British summertime heats up, people around the country fight to stay cool. Keeping your home - and yourself - frosty doesn't need to cost a fortune. With a few simple tricks, you can...
What’s the value of installing a new boiler?
If you've read our article on improving your home's EPC rating, you've seen our advice that installing a new boiler saves you money or your energy bills and cuts your carbon footprint. However,...
Am I paying too much Council Tax?
Could you be paying too much Council Tax? Your Council Tax bill is based on the value of your property and the area you live in. Add in the possible available discounts and it can be hard to tell if...
What is Virgin Media Stream?
Virgin Media Stream is the TV streaming service from Virgin Media that comes completely contract-free. Stream aims to be one place to collect all of your streaming subscriptions, catch-up...
Do I have to do an end of tenancy clean?
How clean should my house be when I move? Whether or not it's required by your contract, it's considered polite to clean your house when you move out. You may well be back in touch with the new...
15 easy tips for saving water
Our top tips for saving water are here to help keep your bills and your carbon footprint low. Saving water reduces your environmental impact by cutting the energy needed to clean, transport and heat...
How can I improve my EPC rating?
Does your home or a property you own have a low EPC rating? The EPC - Energy Performance Certificate - of a home is a score of how energy-efficient it is. A better EPC means less energy wastage and...
How to get proof of address in the UK
Proof of address is one of the key pieces of ID you'll need while living in the UK. You'll be asked for it when opening a bank account, registering for local services, starting a tenancy and more....
Energy
April 2024 Energy Price Cap Announced
Ofgem has confirmed that the April 2024 Energy Price Cap will be £1690 for an average household. This is a £238 drop on the January price cap and the lowest energy costs have been for two years....
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 the coming years as 2G and 3G mobile networks are...
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 gas meters still measure in m³ and f³ (cubic...
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 electricity. This is an increase of just over 5% - around...
Broadband & TV
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 compatible devices are being introduced at a steady rate....
7 ways to save on streaming: Netflix, Prime and more!
We all love curling up with a bingeable box set, but with the cost of living continuing to rise more and more households are looking for ways to save on streaming services. In 2022 alone British...
Order Sky Stream right now for the lowest ever price
Want complete entertainment TV without the satellite dish? Welcome to Sky Stream. Stream is the newest way to watch Sky TV on demand. Just build your bundle, plug your Stream puck into your TV 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 are lots of reasons you might want a one-month...
Water
How will I be charged for water: metered or unmetered?
If you have just moved house, you will have probably registered with your local water company (and if you haven't, we can do that for you!). However, you may be wondering what is next and how will I...
Council tax
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Moving Guides
How to get proof of address in the UK
Proof of address is one of the key pieces of ID you'll need while living in the UK. You'll be asked for it when opening a bank account, registering for local services, starting a tenancy and more. However, getting proof of address can be tricky, especially if you're...
Do I need a TV licence in the UK? (Updated 2024)
Do I need a TV licence? It's a question we hear from those arriving in the UK on a daily basis. Despite the intimidating reminders you might receive from the TV licensing board, whether or not you need a licence to watch TV will depend on the equipment in your home...
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
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, installing a water meter could reduce your monthly bills significantly. However, this depends on a few different factors. We've...
PCM News
Which UK provider offers the quickest broadband speeds?
There are a few different types of broadband speeds, as we have established in our 'Which speed is right for me?' article. But let's say you are looking for the outright fastest speeds for broadband, where should you look and which providers supply the quickest...
5 top tips for getting the best deal for broadband
Whether you think broadband is the most revolutionary invention of all time, or feel threatened by its ever-growing power and control it has over the human race, it's here to stay. It is thoroughly ingrained into our society and we all use it for many aspects...
How can I watch Wimbledon 2018?
Finally, FINALLY, the sun seems to have found its way to our tiny little island and the unbearably-cold temperatures that this winter brought the UK are over. Summer is here. British summers and Wimbledon go hand-in-hand, and this year is set to be a fantastic...
British Gas announces price rise
British Gas announced a price rise today for those on a standard tariff as of 29 May. Those on British Gas' standard tariff will see their prices rise by over 5%, to an average of over £1,100 per year. The firm has justified this increase by stating that the...
