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Moving house - switch or stick?

Rsc72
Rsc72 Posts: 10 Forumite
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I am shortly moving to a new house in south west London - I have been living with family for a couple of months whilst waiting for the new house and I currently am not signed up to any energy provider.

I’m obviously concerned about the price hikes and so wondering what I should do when I move in? Should I stick with the existing provider (E-On for gas and electricity) or are other providers better value? 

Are there any decent fixed rates for new customers? 

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  • Gerry1
    Gerry1 Posts: 10,848 Forumite
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    You need to register with E.On at the new house and send them the opening meter readings on the day you take possession along with your DD details. You can then switch to any better deals you can find.  Don't be pressurised into accepting any E.On fixed deal, stay on their SVT unless it makes sense to switch.
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,817 Forumite
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    edited 3 March 2022 at 10:18PM
    Stick with Eon and its SVT ( resit any pressure to fix)  - sit back and see what happens
    .............and I currently am not signed up to any energy provider..........
    You do not sign up with a supplier - its not a personal thing - its a property thing.but are responsible for the bills,
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Rsc72
    Rsc72 Posts: 10 Forumite
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    Forgive my ignorance but should I stick with the tariff that the previous occupants were on or just ask to go on the E-on standard tariff? 
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,817 Forumite
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    You don't inherit anything from the previous occupier  apart from the supplier - you start from scratch with the SVT from EON
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Rsc72
    Rsc72 Posts: 10 Forumite
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    Thanks and understood - I’ll stick with E-on standard rate and hope for the best!
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