Our Moving In Checklist

Do you have a copy? If not ask your landlord or letting agent for a copy.

Do you know your deposit ID and where your bond is protected? If not check with your Landlord or Letting Agent. Check when your rent is due, don’t make late payments.

Check the inventory before you agree it. Take photos of the property when you move in so you have a record of what condition it was in. Ask for any repairs to be done in writing.

Do you know how the hot water works, how the doors and windows lock and where the gas safety and water stop taps are? If not ask your landlord or letting agent.

Have you contacted your supplier with your meter reading? Are your bills included in your rent?

Have you registered with a local GP? To find a GP near you visit www.nhs.uk/service-search. Are the smoke detectors working? For information on fire safety visit www.avonfire.gov.uk

Do you have one? www.tvlicensing.co.uk

Do you know your collection day? Visit the Council website and put your postcode into the ‘Services in Your Area’ section for lots of useful information including how to recycle and when your collection day is: www.bathnes.gov.uk. Make sure you use the correct containers to help prevent gulls and other pests breaking into your rubbish.

Have you introduced yourself to your new neighbours? They will be a good source of information about the local area.

Make sure you lock doors and windows when you leave the house. Register items free on Immobilise www.immobilise.com. To find out who your local Police team are visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk. Do you have insurance for your belongings?

You need to register your new address with your university and apply for Council Tax ex-emption. Find out on the council’s website