Quote for New Property

jmd4211

Hi,

Can anyone guide me here? All of the websites of the major energy suppliers seem obsessed with who your current supplier is, and wont let you progress beyond this part.

What if youre moving into your first place, and you dont have a supplier. And the place is new, so its not like anyone at all is currently providing there. Am I missing something?

Cardew

Don't use the websites of the companies.

Go to a comparison website(see Martin's guide) and just put down, say, British Gas standard tariff. This is as good as any:

http://www.energyhelpline.com/energy/rg_home.aspx?aid=107

You then need to estimate(guess!) your annual consumption in kWh. As a guide the UK annual average(with dual fuel) is 16,500kWh gas and 3,300kWh electricity.

The site will then list the companies/tariffs. Make sure you read the small print.

jmd4211

Thanks for the reply

So that average, is that for a house, with more than 1 person?

I'll be living on my own, in a small, brand new 1 bed flat - how much should I take off would you think?

Cardew

If you have gas I would use, say, 10,000kWh a year.

I wouldn't reduce the electricity.

It is not critical that you estimate accurately, play around with some figures(it only takes a few seconds on that website) and a pattern will emerge.

misterbarlow

even if its brand new built, the developers/builder will install a supply and have to register with a supplier to get the power on to test etc, so you will always have one to start out with at some point even if you are the first occupier...

macman

As above, you will have existing suppliers with whom you will be in a deemed contract, even if a new build, and you need to register with them for an account before you can switch. Take meter readings and register on day one.

Rhenser

jmd4211 wrote: »

Hi,

Can anyone guide me here? All of the websites of the major energy suppliers seem obsessed with who your current supplier is, and wont let you progress beyond this part.

What if youre moving into your first place, and you dont have a supplier. And the place is new, so its not like anyone at all is currently providing there. Am I missing something?

You're moving into a property without mains electricity connected? :eek:

Maybe find a good candle supplier? :cool: