The electoral register and building a credit history
The UK is a vibrant democracy and anyone who is resident in the country can register to vote. Apart from the daunting responsibility of figuring your way through the minefield of British politics, it's a crucial step in building your credit history.
Registering to vote, gives you a traceable history and confirms your commitment to the UK economy. Yes, it actually does improve your credit score, so don't overlook this crucial exercise.
Registration is very quick and simple, and can be done online. Follow this link to get yourself on the electoral register...you will need an NI number for this so it can only be done once that step has been completed.
You will receive confirmation by email and post that you have been accepted, and remember that you are likely to be fined for not being registered!
On that note, spend some time researching the UK political landscape to familiarise yourself with the different parties and their individual manifestos.
Registering to vote, gives you a traceable history and confirms your commitment to the UK economy. Yes, it actually does improve your credit score, so don't overlook this crucial exercise.
Registration is very quick and simple, and can be done online. Follow this link to get yourself on the electoral register...you will need an NI number for this so it can only be done once that step has been completed.
You will receive confirmation by email and post that you have been accepted, and remember that you are likely to be fined for not being registered!
On that note, spend some time researching the UK political landscape to familiarise yourself with the different parties and their individual manifestos.
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