First House! who to choose for supplier ?

funkytv

Good afternoon all,

I'm new to this site, but have already learned a few good things,

But one thing i am stuck with, is who to choose for our gas and electric supplier??

This will be our first home together, a semi 2 bed bungalow. Its got gas central heating, gas fire and gas cooker.
in WS7 postcode (midlands)

many thanks

markharding557

use a comparrison site to see who has lowest rates.
this will also vary according to your payment method.

advantix

You will also need to register with the current supplier to the property. It will then take 28 days if you wish to change suppliler.

gemstars

advantix wrote: »

You will also need to register with the current supplier to the property. It will then take 28 days if you wish to change suppliler.

I was going to say this. What might be best is for you to stick with the existing supplier until you've had a chance to work out your usage, and then think about switching.

KimYeovil

gemstars wrote: »

I was going to say this. What might be best is for you to stick with the existing supplier until you've had a chance to work out your usage, and then think about switching.

I disagree. You don't want to end up on British Gas' gas prices for months. If both the incumbent suppliers are the local suppliers then that could be very expensive. You should start researching with an average consumption and switch to an online direct debit tariff (specially since there are three or four months of winter coming - you could end up paying 20 or 30% extra for 60 or 70% of your annual consumption.)

Of course take Gemstar's advice and monitor your usage and look around again if necessary. And the present occupiers may well leave you with a decent tariff - in the first instance you could just chat to them!

ankspon

i'm happy with scottish power online energy 7

Premier_2

KimYeovil wrote: »

I disagree. You don't want to end up on British Gas' gas prices for months...

What's wrong with British Gas? Many MSE'ers say they come up cheapest for them. It all depends on usage (and perhaps where you live).

If you don't know your usage, then switching supplier is like jumping out of the fire pan.

What would be beneficial is speaking to the supplier and taking their advice as to what tariff may be cheaper irrespective of what you use. If you don't, you'll probably be put on the suppliers standard tariff and there are usually better options than that.