Word of warning to anyone moving house as DVLA issues £1,000 fines

Moving house can be a very stressful time in your life with an abundance of things to remember. Whilst the move itself can often be quite costly, people are now being warned to avoid making a common mistake which can lead to a hefty fine.

Those who are set to move into a new house, or who have already moved, are being urged to notify the DVLA of their change in address. Drivers who fail to give the DVLA the address of their new property could be at risk of facing a £1,000 fine.

This is because your vehicle tax reminder, and any speeding or parking fines, will be sent to the address that the DVLA has on record. If these are sent to your old address and you don't receive them, then missing them could have big repercussions.

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The warning comes after research from experts at Quotezone.co.uk reveals almost seven percent of Brits forget to update the DVLA of their new address and could be fined if found with an outdated driving licence.

It does not cost anything to change your address and you can still drive with your current licence while you wait for your new one to be delivered.

The Gov.uk website states: "You must update your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), Direct Debit for vehicle tax and other details when you move home.

"You do not need to tell us if you move temporarily (for example you’re living away at university) if we can still contact you at your permanent address."

You can change the address on your driving license online here.

The experts say there are other important steps homeowners should remember to take when moving to a new address, including submitting a final metre reading and informing the bank.

Here are some more steps to