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Moving home/change supplier?

Hi - due to move into new place this week and deal with utilities. I'll be porting my broadband contract across. Water will likely be Severn Trent. I will find out the gas & electric supplier and send over readings. I guess I then go to a deemed contract/variable contract given the current price guarantee.

Would there be any advantage/disadvantage of switching supplier at all? I need to check if there's a smart or prepaid meter (how would this affect things?), But I don't believe there is.

I was previously with octopus in previous property, this account has been closed/paid for.

We (partner and I) were paying around £115 a month with the discount.

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  • If you are unlucky enough to inherit Scottish Power run away as fast as you can - worst company in the world to deal with!
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  • Alnat1
    Alnat1 Posts: 3,564 Forumite
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    Could be worth switching for a better level of service/more frequent billing depending who you end up with as your new supplier.
    Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,071 Forumite
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    I believe most people paying capped rate from government, it is best to choose one with good customer service.

    BTW, ask your friends if anyone with octopus, they pay out £50 each if someone send you referral link.
    Also you can decide if you want to joint octopus tracked tariff.
  • Octopus weren't too bad 
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