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Moving House - Things to do

A list of pages you may find useful if you are considering moving to Colchester

Register for Council Tax and notify Colchester Borough Council of your move whether you are moving within, into or out of the Borough.

When moving house, you will need to register to vote again. Find out how to register to vote in the Colchester Borough. Further information on registering to vote when moving house is also available from the Electoral Commission.

To find out how to order and collect your recycling boxes, bags and sacks, what you can put in your waste and recycling and when it is collected and how to dispose of any electrical and large household items when moving, see our Recycling and Rubbish pages.

Below is a list of pages you may find useful if you are considering moving to Colchester.

Looking for a house to buy or rent? Rightmove to find your ideal new home.
Looking to rent? Visit On The Market to find house to rent in and around Colchester.
Access Government advice on buying or selling your home
Access Government advice on owning and renting a property
If you are moving to Colchester to take up employment with Colchester Borough Council, you may be entitled to help with your relocation expenses.
Whether you're moving home, looking for property, finding the nearest pub or curious about your neighbours, Zoopla can help.
Broadband Genie enables you to compare home and business broadband deals.
Quickly and easily compare broadband, TV, landline and mobile packages with the help of these Ofcom-accredited price comparison services.