Wednesday, 8 February 2012
12:16 PM
Moving house is a big process. There are many things people forget and they aren't just confined to the basic stuff like taking your kids with you and informing all the junk mail companies of your new abode.
Appropximately 534,000 people move house each year and of those only half arrange for their mail to be redirected according to the Royal Mail.
Making a mess of moving home can have a negative effect on your credit rating, especially if you become victim of identity theft.
The infographic below, put together by specialist lender aqua card, helps you avoid the pitfalls and potential problems.
If you're having trouble zooming in with your browser you can also view the infographic here.
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