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Unsure who to get Gas / Electricity with...

AngryDog
AngryDog Posts: 445 Forumite
Hi,

I have just starting letting a house. I am unsure who I should go with for getting my Gas and Electricity. I have looked at the comparison sites, but as I have no idea how many units I am going to use, I dont know who is best.

Please dont think that I am being lazy in asking here, I am just completely unsure whats for the best!

I have been offered £130 off my annual bill by British Gas if I sign up for Dual Fuel.

Thanks.
As at End of June 2014
Credit Cards - HSBC - £9422
Loans - NRAM £7500 & £12848

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  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141
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    Do you mean you are the landlord letting the property or a tenanat renting a property?

    If you are the landlord, it's quite usual to have the tenants pay for the utilities.

    If you are a tenant, then why not use the existing supplier until you know what your expected usage will be. The words frying pan and fire spring to mind otherwise.

    Or perhaps ask the existing tenants what their annual usage is as a guide, but you are still taking a risk without knowing what your usage will be.

    As for BG offering you £130 off your annual bill, that's pointless unless you know how much you'll be paying with BG, perhaps £200 - £300 more than a competitor can offer
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  • AngryDog
    AngryDog Posts: 445 Forumite
    I am the Tennant.

    I will have to try and get the info from the Letting Agency / Landlord. The Letting Agency have been worse than useless up to now!

    Cheers.
    As at End of June 2014
    Credit Cards - HSBC - £9422
    Loans - NRAM £7500 & £12848
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