Automatically contracted to an energy provider I've never even heard of or signed up to.

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Space_Cat said:

Hi, thank you for all the replies. I do remember reading who the existing energy provider was, but to be honest I didn't give it a lot of thought. Once the searches came back my solicitor emailed a large zip folder of different documents including plans, title deeds, enviro, withdrawn covenant, etc. I did read through everything but concentrated more on the legal stuff, plans, etc than who was the existing energy supplier. I thought it was a mere formality that the seller has to mention it, I didn't realise I would be taking it over. I'm not complaining, the title of my post was more sensational than it warranted, I worded it in that way to attract attention. 

Anyhow I spoke to UW this morning and they've signed me up to their interim account standard variable rate tariff. But they said I'm free to move to another provider, I just have to sign up to the new provider and they do the rest.

I genuinely appreciate all your replies, it was good of you guys to reply so quickly and give me your advice.

I've noted the majority of the replies opinions about UW and recommendation of Octopus Energy, I will look into OE.

Moving home when you've not done it for donkey's years is quite a steep learning curve regarding all the conveyancing stuff, and survey. 

Good advice about Octopus .My friend has been on their waiting list for around 2 weeks now. You can t switch via the normal routes , comparison site or Octopus website but possibly by phone ( They answer quickly ) or by email .
EDF are reported as taking on new customers also .

KittenChops

Space_Cat said:

Hi, thank you for all the replies. I do remember reading who the existing energy provider was, but to be honest I didn't give it a lot of thought. Once the searches came back my solicitor emailed a large zip folder of different documents including plans, title deeds, enviro, withdrawn covenant, etc. I did read through everything but concentrated more on the legal stuff, plans, etc than who was the existing energy supplier. I thought it was a mere formality that the seller has to mention it, I didn't realise I would be taking it over. I'm not complaining, the title of my post was more sensational than it warranted, I worded it in that way to attract attention. 

Anyhow I spoke to UW this morning and they've signed me up to their interim account standard variable rate tariff. But they said I'm free to move to another provider, I just have to sign up to the new provider and they do the rest.

I genuinely appreciate all your replies, it was good of you guys to reply so quickly and give me your advice.

I've noted the majority of the replies opinions about UW and recommendation of Octopus Energy, I will look into OE.

Moving home when you've not done it for donkey's years is quite a steep learning curve regarding all the conveyancing stuff, and survey. 

If you do choose Octopus and you know someone who is already supplied by them, ask them to send you a referral code - this will get you both £50 (probably as a bill credit)