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HELP!!! Im moving House, Which energy Supplier???

HELP!!!!!

Ok....

Im moving into a Housing Association Property

They are currently with British Gas, and are on pre payment meters.

I have searched the comparison sites to find the best supplier, problem is they all ask what my consumption is!!!

Obviously i dont know the answer to that?

I currently dont pay Utility bills but will be when i take on the tenancy.

I want the best deal.... But how do i do this? :confused:

Also pre-payment meters or Bills?

HELP!!!!!

Comments

  • delain
    delain Posts: 7,700 Forumite
    check with british gas that the property is up to date!

    i moved into a council flat a few years back and put £20 on the meter to find that over £15 of it had gone on 'debt' which was where the previous tenants had not paid their bills and had a forced pre payment meter put in, and i had to have southern electric out to get my meter reset and the money i paid credited on the meter.

    I would suggest direct debit payments, unless you're on a very low income or not very good with money or (like me) you could get a bank charges problem!

    good luck in your new home :D
    Mum of several with a twisted sense of humour and a laundry obsession :o:o
  • Thanks Delain,

    I will ensure which ever company i go with knows the meter readings on arrival at the property, and that it is a new account.

    I think ill do the DD payments, i think someone told me that there was a standing charge on pre-payment meters??

    But my problem is knowing which is going to be the best supplier!
    ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH so frustrating! :mad:
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