Moving for work: an admin checklist
The first month brings a lot of small admin jobs. Ticking them off early saves stress later.
Update your address
- Tell your bank, employer, phone provider and anyone who sends you post; see post and parcels.
- Register with a local doctor; see registering with a GP.
Money and paperwork
- Plan your monthly costs; see budgeting for a rented room.
- Keep tenancy paperwork, ID, payslips and key emails together in one folder. Ask who is responsible for council tax and check GOV.UK for your situation.
First week
See moving into a rented room and starting a new job.
Related: proof of address.
This is general information, not advice. See how renting with us works.
Common questions
What admin should I do when I move?
Update your address with your bank, employer, phone provider and anyone who sends you post, and register with a local GP.
Do I need to do anything about council tax?
Ask your landlord who is responsible for it. Check official GOV.UK guidance for your situation.
How should I keep my paperwork?
Keep a folder, paper or digital, with your tenancy paperwork, ID, payslips and key emails.