Electricity
Gas & Electricity
While some houses and flats only have electricity supplies, gas is widely used for central heating and cooking as it tends to be more energy-efficient. Once only the...
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Water
When you move into rented accommodation, the water supply should already be connected – UK citizens have a legal right to a supply of safe drinking water. London tap water is fine to...
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Sewerage
London’s massive underground network of sewers was built in the late 19th century as the result of a grand engineering project conceived to address the problem of London’s ’Great Stink’....
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Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Rubbish disposal is the responsibility of your local authority, which organises weekly collections from domestic properties. There will either be a wheelie bin outside your house or a...
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Telephone
The dominant player in the UK’s telephony network is BT, which has universal coverage. The vast majority of properties come with a BT landline already installed (look for a wall socket...
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Internet
London has a huge number of internet service providers to choose from, offering both dial-up and broadband services. Dial-up packages require a modem and software which your chosen ISP...
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