Moving Home
Moving home can be one of the most stressful events in life. Make it easier by looking at the links to practical advice on this page. You’ll find links to useful material on mortgages, areas of the UK, local information and more.
House hunting
Look for properties and find your way around the jargon. The Underoneroof website provides useful information for house buyers in the South East.
Changing Address
Don’t forget to notify your Local Authority if you change your address. Follow the link to notify Address Change
Find out if the area will suit your needs
View the list of Local Authority websites and visit those that interest you. If you are unable to find the required information, use the listed contact details to get in touch by phone, e-mail or post. Click here to view the list.
Is the area affordable?
HM Land Registry’s Residential Property Price Report gives you in-depth information on property prices sorted by region, postcode or Local Authority. Visit their online data section for details. This information is specific to England and Wales only.
Environmental issues you should consider
The Environment Agency website investigates both general and local concerns. You can enter a postcode to view the environmental issues specific to a district and look at more general environmental issues for an area. Visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk
What are the schools like?
Visit the West Sussex County Council web site to search for local schools and their academic results.
Child care availability
Look for child care providers in your area at the government’s ChildcareLink site.
Register with a new school
Visit the West Sussex County Council web site for full information about local schools.
Morgages and finance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) website gives answers to some common questions on mortgages, and provides information in leaflet form.
Other Useful Links
- Really Moving site - advice and guidance
- Cable.co.uk - Broadband Comparison Site - OFCOM accredited
- www.myonlineestateagent.com - zero commission online estate agent