Setting up your new home
We understand that moving house can be stressful. Our step-by-step guidance helps make settling into your new home a bit easier.
How to contact us
We’ll give you a call within a week of you moving in, to see how you are settling and to see if we can provide any additional support.
In the meantime, you can contact us via:
- our Contact Centre on 0300 500 8000
- Live chat
- or by selecting the relevant option on the contact us page
Checklist for moving in
- Set up gas, electricity and water
- Set up rent payments
- Set up council tax
- Insure your contents
Setting up your utilities
You’re responsible for setting up utilities. These include your gas, electricity and water supplies. You should set up your accounts with the current suppliers straight away. This will ensure you have gas, electricity and water when you move in.
You’ll need proof of identity and your tenancy agreement to do this.
You can find out who your gas supplier is here: https://www.findmysupplier.energy/
You can find out who your electricity supplier is here: https://www.energynetworks.org/customers/find-my-network-operator
Gas and electrical safety certificates for the property were emailed to you when we arranged the viewing appointment.
When you sign your tenancy agreement, we’ll give you up-to-date readings of your gas and electricity meters. These will be written on the inside of your Welcome pack folder. You should give these to the suppliers when you set up your accounts.
You also need to contact Clarion’s local gas contractor to reconnect your gas supply at no cost to you. When the operative comes to your property to reconnect the gas, they'll also show you how to use your boiler. Details of your local contractor are written on the inside of your welcome pack folder.
You may need to turn on your water supply using the water shut-off valve, also known as the stopcock. We’ll let you know where it is when you move in.
We understand that it is becoming more difficult to pay utility bills. Find out about saving money on utility bills.
How to pay rent
It's your responsibility to pay your rent and service charges on time.
Direct debit is the easiest way to pay. You can set this up online or over the phone with us securely.
Whichever payment method you choose, you are responsible for payments reaching us on time. Universal Credit replaces Housing Benefit for many residents. Our Welfare Benefits Team can advise on how to manage your claim and rent payments. Contact us immediately if you have difficulty paying your rent. The earlier you contact us the better, as there will be more we can do to help you.
Rent payments and our working together commitment
Your rent is likely to be one of your biggest outgoings. We offer a range of ways to pay, and support if you’re struggling.
This video outlines our commitments to you, and your responsibilities as a resident.
Home maintenance
A large number of repairs within the property are our responsibility. There are some you’ll be responsible for.
Read our responsibility for repairs
You may need some help and guidance on how to maintain your property. For further information and ‘how to’ videos, the link to the page can be found:
Watch our 'How to' videos
Requesting a repair online
You can request a repair online for a time that suits you. Please know that you’ll need an online account set up to be able to do this.
You can access your account by selecting the ‘My account’ button at the top right side of the web page.
Read our online account guide page for help registering.