Looking to move?
If you are a tenant that would like to move there are a number of schemes that may be able to help you on your way. If you are a council tenant looking to downsize your property you may even earn yourself some money in the process.
- Downsize for cash - council tenants downsize and get paid!
- Mutual Exchange Scheme - council and housing association tenants can take advantage of this Dartford borough scheme. See how it works.
- Tenants looking to buy
MOVING CHECKLIST
If you are moving home, below is a moving checklist to help you when you notify everyone of your new address.
| Notify | Notes | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Family and friends | ||
| Workplace | ||
| Schools | ||
| Electoral Registration | Contact the Electoral Registration Section at the Council on 01322 343426 or email electoral.registration@dartford.gov.uk | |
| Doctors | ||
| Dentist | ||
| Opticians | ||
| Gym/Sports clubs | ||
| Milk delivery | ||
| Newspaper delivery | ||
| Library books | ||
| Magazine subscriptions | ||
| Financial | ||
| Bank | ||
| Housing/Council Tax Benefit | Contact the Benefits Section at the Council on 01322 343705 or email benefits@dartford.gov.uk | |
| Council Tax | Contact the Council Tax Section at the Council on 01322 343700 or email council.tax@dartford.gov.uk | |
| Credit Cards | ||
| Working age benefits | Contact Jobcentre Plus on 01322 484500 | |
| State Pension | Contact the Pension Service on 0845 60 60 265 | |
| Child Support | Contact the Child Support Agency on 08457 133 133 | |
| Tax Credits | Contact HM Revenue and Customs on 0845 300 3900 | |
| Disability and Carers benefits | Contact the Disability and Carers Service on 0800 88 22 00 | |
| Personal Loan | ||
| Student Loan | ||
| Hire Purchase/Catalogue companies | ||
| Private Pension Provider | ||
| Inland Revenue | ||
| Utilities | ||
| Electricity Company | To find out who supplies your gas and electricity call Energy Watch on (0845) 906 0708 | |
| Gas Company | To find out who supplies your gas and electricity call Energy Watch on (0845) 906 0708 | |
| Water Company | If your water is supplied by Thames Water call 0845 920 0888, or, if your water is supplied by Southern Water call 0845 273 0845 | |
| Telephone landline | ||
| Mobile Telephone | ||
| Buildings Insurance | ||
| Home Contents Insurance | ||
| TV Licence | Contact TV Licensing on 0870 241 6468 or visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk | |
| Life Insurance | ||
| Cable/Satellite provider | ||
| Internet Service Provider | ||
| Other | ||
Useful websites
- HelpIAmMoving.com
Advice and information about moving house. - IAmMoving.com
Notify multiple companies and organisations of your change of address through this site.
