New house - No existing supplier

steve_taylor_

I am possibly being thick but.....

Where could I find info about the cheapest gas and electricty tarrifs if I am a brand new customer ? All the comparison sites require you to compare your previous bill to come up with figures.

Is it just a case of trying one and hoping it is ok ? and then after a year checking again ?

caveat_emptor

Put into the comparison site a notional useage for gas (20,000kwh) and electricity (3000kwh) and see what you get. Check the answer on the suppliers website.

stewie_griffin

Are you sure there's no existing supplier? Builders normally nominate a chosen supplier for the whole development when they are being connected.

tripled

It is rare for a property not to have a supplier, although it does happen occasionally. You will have taken on the previous owner/tenants supplier under what is known as a deemed contract. To find out your supplier, for gas contact Xoserve on 080706081524 (they have data for ~ 90% of homes), for electricity contact your local MPAS service (if you search the energywatch website you will find more info).

Most switching sites have a box you can tick with 'I don't know my usage' or something similar, you then pick if you are a low, medium or high user and bobs your uncle.