To switch or not to switch before moving soon?

AmyL824

My tariff with E-on is due to end in 2 weeks time. I have just sold my house and am waiting to move into the new property but will be at least 6 weeks till that happens. Do I switch now and take new tariff with me? My E-on monthly bill is due to shoot up, I usually switch each time.

Robin9

You can't take your tariff with you. When moving you give readings to your supplier and get a final bill. On moving in you take readings and ring the existing supplier - then you can switch.

Switch now to a supplier without an exit fee.  It may be 6 weeks to your move - it may be longer !
 

Farway

You can't take a tariff with you, you start afresh in new house

This being the case, and to try and avoid foul ups at what will be a busy time I'd stay with E-on, and not enter into a contract with an exit fee

Gerry1

You can't take your new tariff with you.  You need to register with the incumbent the day you take possession and send them a meter reading, otherwise you will be on an expensive deemed tariff and may be paying for the previous owner's usage.  Don't rely on anyone reading meters for you, and remember that separate fuels are often cheaper.

[Deleted User]

Sadly, you cannot take your new tariff with you. Your new property will be supplied by the supplier that the previous occupier/builder signed up to. You need to ascertain which suppler that is, and call them on Day 1 with your details and with meter readings. You are then free to agree a new tariff with that supplier, or initiate a switch.


I know that some suppliers will agree that if you switch back to them with a certain period of time after moving in, they will allow you to keep your old tariff. Most suppliers do not. If you take out a new fixed tariff with E.oN then they will normally terminate the contract - without penalty - for house moves: but check your terms and conditions.

You will have to pay the Deemed supplier for all energy used at your new property until the transfer goes through. This will be at the supplier's standard variable rate. It follows that you to action what you intend to do as soon as you move in; ie, either agree a new fixed tariff or initiate a switch. Finally, DO NOT attempt to switch without informing the incumbent supplier. It can lead to the transfer being blocked.