Standard tariff temporarily?

UKSBD

I've just bought a new property which needs approx 3 - 4 months of work done to it before I move in.

When finished I may only live in it for 6 months before deciding what to do with it.

Is there any point than going for anything other than a standard tariff under these circumstances?

MK55

a discount on nothing...is nothing. i would recommend looking for a standard tariff which doesnt have a daily standing charge. otherwise you will be paying a daily rate for having access to gas and electric.

t0rt0ise

I'd still look for a cheaper deal just make sure it is a no standing charge one.

UKSBD

MK55 wrote: »

a discount on nothing...is nothing. i would recommend looking for a standard tariff which doesnt have a daily standing charge. otherwise you will be paying a daily rate for having access to gas and electric.

Thanks,
Previous supplier was npower, so I phoned them to give them meter reading, let them know I had just completed on property and told them circumstances.

They said they would just put me on their standard tariff for now until I am settled in more.

I assume there is no standing charge with npower?

I may be paying a bit more per unit, but as it's lying empty a lot of the time this is still best?

Wywth

You contacted nPower at 11 oclock at night??? :huh: :eek:

Anyway, so glad you listened to all the advice you received

It's always good to see an MSE'er thinking it's best to pay more than is needed. :cool:

macman

UKSBD wrote: »

Thanks,
Previous supplier was npower, so I phoned them to give them meter reading, let them know I had just completed on property and told them circumstances.

They said they would just put me on their standard tariff for now until I am settled in more.

I assume there is no standing charge with npower?

I may be paying a bit more per unit, but as it's lying empty a lot of the time this is still best?

You assume wrong-Standard will have standing charges. You simply need to ask for the cheapest NSC tariff that does not have an ETC-a comp site will find you that in seconds.

UKSBD

Wywth wrote: »

You contacted nPower at 11 oclock at night??? :huh: :eek:

Anyway, so glad you listened to all the advice you received

It's always good to see an MSE'er thinking it's best to pay more than is needed. :cool:

They are open at 11 oclock :eek:

I phoned them during the day with my meter reading and they said they would just set me up on standard tariff until I decided which was best.