Which Supplier in our new home?

luben

Hi All,

We are currently in a 2 bedroom mid-terrace (approx 25 years old) on the standard dual-fuel tarif from Scottish Power.

At the end of the month we are moving to a 3 bed detached property (also approx 25 years old).

Our family is 2 adults, a 2 year old and a infant.

We've never switched before, but would like this opportunity to switch and maybe even fix if appropriate.

The problem is that the comparison sites want to know our energy spend and those will be different (most likely bigger) in the new property.

How do I go about finding the best deal for us?

Thanks for your help guys!

Luben

Yorkie1

Some of the energy comparison sites have an option for 'don't know' when asked for consumption. If you select that, you will be asked a series of questions about the house & family and they will estimate your consumption / provide quotes based on that. It may not be completely accurate but it will give you an idea of different tariffs.

Bear in mind the insulation properties in each of the two properties. I moved from a 2 bed Victorian mid-terrace (poor loft insulation, double glazing, solid walls and floors) to a 3-bed 1930s semi (similar loft insulation, empty cavity walls, single glazing, draughty floorboards) and was shocked at how much my gas consumption went up by in the very cold winter just gone. I think the estimated consumption from the comparison sites was far more accurate than my predictions based on previous usage in the terrace.

Also consider whether the cooking fuel changes.