Moving into new build on 31st

dvro

Hi there,

I'm moving into a new build on March 31st (Persimmon) and I'm just wondering what to do regarding energy. Should I just contact the supplier that Persimmon have used, give them a meter reading, and ask to remain on the standard variable tariff? There's probably no point in trying to look around for a different supplier (one of my friends has recommended that I should phone Octopus Energy and go with them).

Cheers.

The_Fat_Controller

Persimmon will tell you who your supplier is and you will be, by default, their customer on the SV tariff.

Take readings and photographic evidence as part of the handover, check readings AND the meter numbers.

Call the supplier to open an account.

You cannot move supplier until you have an active account.

Sit back and enjoy your new home and see how the energy market pans out in the next few months.

MWT

dvro said:

Should I just contact the supplier that Persimmon have used, give them a meter reading, and ask to remain on the standard variable tariff? There's probably no point in trying to look around for a different supplier (one of my friends has recommended that I should phone Octopus Energy and go with them).

Yes, you actually have no choice on that first part, you must register with the existing provider before you can switch elsewhere.

Regarding Octopus, they can be a bit cheaper than the new cap for existing customers, but they are not currently very attractive for new customers so if you do decide to try and switch to them do look carefully at the tariff details.

Your friend will be able to give you a referral code to get you both a £50 credit if Octopus will accept you, but in general the advice at the moment is just stay put on the standard variable tariff.

Gerry1

As it's a new build, make sure your meters really are your meters if they are external to the property, e.g in a shared meter cupboard or meter room.  Sometimes the plot numbers and flat numbers/postal address can get mixed up.

Do the Meter Sanity Test for peace of mind.

Merlin139

If its likely to be a Band A to D for council Tax might be worth registering with the council as 1st of April is when you would qualify for the £150 rebate.

On the Energy front get used to taking meter readings once a week or month and keep readings on a spreadsheet then you can keep an eye of your usage.