TV License
Something that can be easily forgotten about is your TV license. You need to pay for a TV license if you: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel. watch or stream programmes live on an online TV service (such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now […]
Broadband
Having an internet connection within your home is not only important for entertainment, but for helping to manage your home too. You can manage your money online, apply for products such as insurance and manage your rent. Uswitch is a broadband comparison website which will help you find the best deal.
How to Budget
An important part of running your own home is managing your money. The Money Advice Team has a free Budget Planner to help put you in control of your household spending and analyses your results to help you take control of your money. Give it a try and see how much extra money you have […]
Student Insurance: While You’re Staying in Halls and Private Accommodation
Contents insurance protects your possessions – things like your bike, your phone and your laptop – from theft, fire and accidents. Students are particularly susceptible to theft, because they tend to either live in large shared halls of residence, or cheaper houses and flats in higher-crime areas. This article from Save The Student gives advice […]
Home Insurance: What Does It All Mean?
Insuring your home is an important, but sometimes overlooked, part of managing your own home. If you’re confused by home insurance, and what all the terminology means, this guide from Compare the Market will answer your questions to help you get the level of cover you need. If you rent your home, you do not […]
Insurance Comparison
An important part of managing your own home is making sure you have insurance. This could be renters insurance, car insurance, or even insurance for any expensive gadgets and more. Find the best deals on what you need using Compare the Market. Once you buy something, you then qualify for the Meerkat Movies and Meerkat […]
Register to Vote
It’s important to have a say on how politics affects your life. When you turn a certain age or move house, it’s important to make sure you are on the electoral register so that you get your polling card through the letterbox before any political vote.
Tips for Renting from a Private Landlord
One option for housing is to rent from a Private Landlord. There are pro’s and con’s to each type of accommodation. If you decide that you want to rent a house privately this guide walks you through the process. To learn more about Renting from a private landlord check out this post. To find out […]
Student Private Lets
You may consider staying in a private let while you are studying at university. Some of the pros and cons of this option can be found on this link.
Managing Energy Bills
Moving into your own tenancy means dealing with energy bills. Here’s what you need to know, from how to cut costs to switching gas and electricity suppliers.