A simpletons question. But I don't know the answer.

[Pat Vegas]

When you move to a new place do you just call the electric company on the day say you've moved in and you want to change to a decent tariff rather than the default fleecing one.

I have no need to inform my current electric provider that I am moving as we have a meter (Yes I know I am a tramp)

Or can it be set up in advance?

Thames water is sorted and the Tv licence *******s.

[Mc Gooner]

If the place is currently empty you can give the current supplier a final (to the previous owner/tenant) reading so that they can bill them.

You pay whatever is used from that reading onwards

Provided it wasn't a fixed term tariff you may have the option of signing up to a new variable or fixed tariff

if you want to switch providers you'll need the meter number(s) and the reading. If you have an old bill from the previous owner/tenant you should be able to negotiate a monthly payment based on likely energy use.

Or that could all be *******s

[Pat Vegas]

I found out they are with e-on I spoke to e-on they said I don't need to do anything yet.

[Monty91]

I've always asssumed the savings to be made from changing your utilities suppliers or tarrifs are so negligible that it's almost not worth the hassle.

[Pat Vegas]

what are they suggesting.

They don't tell you the times.

[Monty91]

[Mc Gooner]

That gives you a week to get summat in place before you move in. Especially if you're switching to a new provider.

Although as Minty says, it's almost more trouble than it's worth :cartel:

[Pat Vegas]

I don't know why it has to be complicated I just want to turn a light on.

I can't believe Virgin started calling me about the new place and I hadn't even finalised all the papers.

[Pat Vegas]

[Rich]

night. It is often provided at a discounted rate.