Energy fixes while relocating

DustBunny

I'm in the process of relocating to a different part of the UK. My old home is currently lying empty as I've only just finished packing up my stuff. Meanwhile, I'm renting a room while I look for something to buy in my new area.

I used to be on a fixed rate with E.ON Next, but that expired a few months ago. I normally look for a new deal as soon as possible, but don't want to get locked into anything as I'm hoping to sell the property within the next few months. So I was wondering: would it be better to leave things as they are, and simply look for the best deal for my new property once I've moved in? Alternatively: if I fix now, would I be able to transfer my account to my new property once I've sold the old one?

Whatever I do, I'll probably have to pay two utility bills at once for a wee while; I'm just trying to work out the most cost-effective way of doing that.

Happy to provide more details if needed. :) Thanks in advance for your thoughts on this.

bristolleedsfan

Octopus can take tariff to new property, Eon Next say " often can take it with you".

bristolleedsfan

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82128040#Comment_82128040

"Note also, that if you do "take your tariff with you", it will not be the same tariff as you appear to suggest you have moved supply region, and tariffs vary by supply region"

https://octopus.energy/blog/moving-house-heres-what-you-need-know/

"Your tariff will stay the same"

Scot_39

the chances are you will still be responsible for the property in early winter months - and so the property will need some heating in coming months.

in summer something like utilita zero sc prepay might suit if already have smart meters - winter ??

and depending on whether your return visits constitute proper occupation (the odd night at weekend often wont) and allowed empty durations - may needed to be insured as unoccupied at extra cost normally.

Check your insurance contract if think might trigger.

Scot_39

edited to add prepay and smart

DustBunny

Thanks, all! That's given me plenty to think about.

On balance, I think it makes more sense to leave the tariff at my old address as it is; I'm probably not going to save much by switching or fixing at this stage, and I can afford to keep it up for a few months longer. Having said that: when you're stuck with paying standing charges for a property you can't use, it really highlights how steep they are!