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Should I switch?

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md_14uk
md_14uk Posts: 477 Forumite
Morning,

I switched from British Gas to EDF a couple of years ago and today (after reading Martins time to switch) I have just run my details through simply switch to get an idea how much I could save by switching again.

Staggeringly it threw up British Gas!! Apparently I could benefit from a massive 29.5% reduction taking my £384 down to just £270 per year! + the cashback! Sorted!

Here's the question, the last time I switched it took ages... I put an offer in on a new house last week and I'm hoping to move by the begining of October. My existing property is going to be let out and the tenant will be picking up the bill. Should I switch now and possibly benefit from a month or so of lower bills, or should I advise the tenant to do it once they have moved in?

Thanks

Should I switch 6 votes

Yes: Get on with it you fool!
66% 4 votes
No: Hold your horses there...
33% 2 votes

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  • I'd do it, and sign to that fix and fall thing
    Syndicat D'Initiative
  • md_14uk
    md_14uk Posts: 477 Forumite
    Would anyone else like to comment???

    I genuinely don't know what to do!!
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Enter your details of annual kWh consumption into ukpower comparison site.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • masonic
    masonic Posts: 27,176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    It will normally take 5-6 [STRIKE]months[/STRIKE] weeks to switch. If you started the process today, the switch might not have completed by the time you move. I would let your tenant deal with it, if I were you.
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