Excess Baggage If you are planning a move to another country then Excess Baggage can help you. Large FAQ page should answer most of your questions.

Home Repossession Page  Valuable site offering assistance to homeowners in mortgage trouble. Features include advice for those who have had their house repossessed, information on money lenders and building societies to help avoid mortgage trouble.

homecheck.co.uk very useful information about hidden risks such as old landfill sites, flooding, subsidence, radon, toxic sites and contaminated land. Professionals who are prepared to pay a nominal fee (£20 plus VAT for residential and £80 plus VAT for commercial) for a comprehensive report should go to Homecheckpro

I Have Moved They will advise a list of people (that you provide) that you have moved as well as letting the gas and electricity folks know. Very useful, particularly if you move quite frequently!! It's also free.

Multimap  Incredibly detailed mapping facility, with details of road names and facilities for any settlement within Great Britain. Places can be found by zooming in on an Ordnance Survey map, or by using a keyword-based search engine.

Online Conveyancing an internet specialist division of Drummonds Solicitors. You can get a quote very quickly although you may want to check to see how competitive it is against a local company. They also stop you from using your back button to get off the site!

The Knowhere Guide Looking for local info about towns in Britain? Lots of good stuff here about 1,000 or more places in the UK. It's written by people who send info about their area. You can't do better than ask locals about the place they live in! Their search engine finds things fast.

UKVillages Ltd A collection of over 28,000 communities across the UK. Each with its own website that is specific to that community. Like the site above lots of info added by people within their community. Great!

upmystreet.co.uk Online directory offering detailed information for all areas of the UK, searchable by postcode or by town name. Information includes details of local schools' performances as well as town crime rates, all compared to national average or specific post code.

undermystreet Environmental information for homeowners and buyers. With a database of over 1 million survey maps they cover everything environmental. Free neighbourhood check by postcode.

F&N Removals, Storage and Shipping provide national and international removals, relocation, storage and shipping services. Includes online quotation facilities.

helpiammoving.com is a useful online directory of moving companies and helpful advice. Covers most aspects, including how to move your pets, and most importantly, how to keep your kids happy, well, nearly happy.

Pickfords A brand name in the moving business. Find your local Pickfords' branch office or information about the company. Send email to arrange a move.

Simply Move A free service that lets all your suppliers (utilities, car, post office) know that you are moving and can help in finding you new suppliers in your new chosen area. Contact by email form only.

Smove All inclusive website that helps you sell your home, find a new one, find a mortgage. In fact, they want to do it all for you, they take the strain! Email contact.

Absentia look after any size of property for any period of time. Insured sitters look after your pet(s), elderly relative, take message and tend to your garden and plants. Phone, fax or email.

Animal Aunts established in 1987 and with 300 "Aunts" on call, they look after your house, hamster, horse or anything else that needs attention. FAQ page. Phone, fax or email.

Homesitters established in 1980 with over 800 sitters through the UK, the Web site gives examples, FAQs and other information. Sitters are bonded. Email for brochure. Phone to talk.

Pet Care Well established with an emphasis on pets to offer you peace of mind and over 200 sitters to care for them (and your house). Contact by phone/fax or email.

The Home Service with 250 sitters backed up by 20 Regional Managers. Good FAQ page, with prices. Will care for your pets as well as your home. Contact phone/fax or email.

HomePro.com Home improvement specialists with HomePro Emergency Callout number – they will find a tradesman in your area. Excellent Help & Advice section plus a style magazine.

improveline.com will help you find a tradesman or contractor. Ask the Expert section has teamed up with B&Q to answer your questions. Wordsearch, Design & Project Help.

Instant Labour has a database in 32 categories of tradesmen, throughout England, Scotland and Wales (although map only covers the eastern counties).

Period Property UK Although they are in the business of buying or selling property, they do have a directory of skilled craftsment, specialists purchases.

British Gas covers everything about BGas from making an appointment or moving to a new home.

Buy.co Find a new supplier for gas, water, electricity, mobiles, credit cards and more. Calculate your costs and see how much you can save.

Checkitnow is focused on giving users the best deal on gas, electricity and water supply, but it also enables users to check and submit their meter readings online to their utility provider. It's simple to use and very effective as a cost and time saving tool.

Kura Energy Change your gas or electricity supplier. Simple but gives you the opportunity to process your requirement and find a price.

Powergen Switch and Save – and get cashback if you switch from your present supplier for Gas, Electricity or phone. Complete forms online.

nPower If you are thinking of switching your power from one company to another then you might want to visit this site.

Oftel is the Government watchdog (or regulator) for the telecoms industry. It may be useful if you have a complaint or query about your local telecom company.

uSwitch Switch your Gas, Electricity or Mobile Phone online. Very easy to use site with Q&A, terminology and industry overview for each sector.

Servista Internet one stop provider for gas, electricity and telecoms and with only one bill. Check out the site for full details.