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Electoral Roll and a change of address: what to know
How to update your address on the Electoral Roll, how long it’ll take for the Electoral Register to reflect the change and important steps afterwards.
Why has my credit score gone down when I haven’t missed any payments?
Wondering why your credit score dropped without missed payments? Explore common reasons like credit utilisation, hard searches, and balance changes.
What are credit checks for renting?
Credit checks for renting let landlords access basic information to help them verify your identity and gauge how you’ll be as a tenant. Learn more.
Does Council Tax affect your credit score?
Get the facts and learn how it affects your personal finances.
Tips on how to improve your credit score
Discover strategies to help improve your credit score, from paying bills on time to managing balances. Steps worth taking, progress worth making.
Adverse credit history explained
Learn what adverse credit history is, how long it lasts, and its potential impacts on your ability to borrow.
Does PayPal Buy Now Pay Later impact your credit score?
Discover how PayPal's credit services differ and how they may impact your credit score. Learn if it helps or hurts your credit and what to watch for.
Does a joint account affect your credit score?
How can joint accounts affect your credit score? It’s an important yet often misunderstood topic. Here’s everything you need to know.
Understanding why my credit score is different on different sites
Discover why your credit score varies across different sites and learn what factors affect these differences. Get clarity with Checkmyfile.
What is a tenant credit check?
Landlords use tenant credit checks to verify your identity and to help determine if you’ll be a good tenant. Here’s what to expect from these checks.
Does having multiple bank accounts affect your credit score?
Opening and managing multiple bank accounts could affect your credit score. Here’s everything you need to know.
How long defaults stay on a credit file and the effect it can have
Wondering how long defaults stay on your credit file? Learn the timeline and steps to improve your credit score.