Moving in to new house

HarriettPotter

Hi there

I am moving in to a new house on Friday. I know I'll have to sign up with a current provider but when I do I'm not locked in am I? Do I just go on their standard tariff and change when we're settled in?

Also,we'll have no idea what our usage will be there yet so when we come to change does the comparison thingy do it without having the details of usage in the previous months? Will it just tell me what's best based on the cost per unit of each supplier?

Wywth

HarriettPotter wrote: »

Hi there

I am moving in to a new house on Friday. I know I'll have to sign up with a current provider but when I do I'm not locked in am I? Do I just go on their standard tariff and change when we're settled in?

Also,we'll have no idea what our usage will be there yet so when we come to change does the comparison thingy do it without having the details of usage in the previous months? Will it just tell me what's best based on the cost per unit of each supplier?

As you say, you need to first register with the existing supplier.
Be aware of possible early exit fees if you plan to move supplier soon. (Discuss this with the supplier as they may offer alternative cheaper tariffs than their standard tariff and still have no early exit fee)

Use a comparison site to find the best deal for you. If you don't know your anticipated annual usage, most comparison sites offer you help to estimate what it would likely be.

macman

Unit costs alone are not a reliable guide to the cheapest tariff. There are far too many other variables to take into account.

dogshome

When you register with the supplier of that new home, ask them what the Annual Gas & Elec Kwh figures were for the previous owner - They don't have to tell you, but most will when asked.

The figures for you and your family will of course be different, but until you have built up your own history they are the best you can get to use on the comparision sites