Moving is expensive

I have to cancel my Pipex broadband service when I move. Why? Because apparently they can't just transfer it to a new number. Cancellation charge = £60.

I then have to sign up for it again on the new number, which they have kindly agreed to do for free as I am moving home and wish to stay with them as an ISP. Now that was nice... except that if I want to upgrade to the 1 meg line then they are going to charge me a connection fee. Considering I'll be sharing the connection 3 ways, 1 meg is the only real option. Reconnection to 1 meg line = £40.

I've also bought my car outright from the bank so that I can shed the direct debit on my account. Outstanding payment = $1595.

Cancelled my cars insurance effective from 1 week yesterday. Will probably will incur a penalty charge of 1 months cover for cancelling inside the first year. Insurance charge = £49.

Had to put down a deposit on the new flat. Rent deposit = £200.

Also had to pay the rent for 1 month. Rent = £303.

I'm too scared to tally all of that up, and the only real comfort I'm getting at the moment is that I know I will get the money back from the car once it's been sold.

Post publish: Please publish properly this time