UkFixGuide Team
Council & HMRC
HMRC tax code wrong
A wrong HMRC tax code can quickly change take-home pay, especially after a new job, second income, or benefits update. Use these checks and fixes to get PAYE back on track.
Council & HMRC
Council tax bill wrong after moving
A wrong council tax bill after moving is usually down to mismatched move dates, duplicate accounts, or missing discounts. Use a short evidence pack to get a revised bill before recovery action starts.
Council & HMRC
Council tax exemption refused
A council tax exemption refusal often comes down to the wrong category, missing date-matched evidence, or an occupancy misunderstanding. These steps help stabilise the account and get a proper reconsideration.
Council & HMRC
Council tax discount not applied
If a council tax discount hasn’t been applied, the bill is still treated as payable in full. These steps help confirm the cause, submit the right evidence, and stop recovery while it’s corrected.
Bills & Payments
Backdated energy bill shock
A backdated energy bill can arrive after months of estimates, a move, or a meter change. Use readings, timelines, and the 12‑month backbilling rule to challenge it and agree a fair plan.
Bills & Payments
Water bill incorrect — how to challenge
A water bill can look wrong due to estimated readings, incorrect move-in dates, or the wrong meter being linked. Use photos, dates and a clear complaint to get it rebilled.
Bills & Payments
Electricity bill wrong after moving
If an electricity bill looks wrong after moving, it is usually down to an opening reading, dates, or a meter mismatch. These checks and fixes help get a rebill and stop estimates snowballing.
Housing & Tenancy
Boiler broken and landlord not responding
A broken boiler with no landlord response can leave a UK rental without heating or hot water. Use safe checks, document evidence, and escalate in a structured way.
Housing & Tenancy
Mould and damp in rented property — tenant rights
Mould and damp in a rented home is common in UK winters and often returns after cleaning. Use evidence-led reporting to separate condensation habits from repairs the landlord must address.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord ignoring emails and calls
If a landlord ignores emails and calls, the repair can drift for weeks and the evidence gets messy. Use a clear written timeline, practical checks, and escalation routes that usually work in UK rentals.
