Ekona Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Yeah, thrilling topic for a Saturday, I know. Apologies for that. So I'm coming to the end of my fixed term dual fuel with EDF. Now I like EDF as a company: They've been good to me, and allow me to pay monthly using my own reads, something I massively prefer as it stops me overpaying (so they get more money than they should) or underpaying (so I have to find a wedge of cash from somewhere). I've been looking around to lock myself back into a fixed deal again and there's a few options, however we want to move house later this year. It's going to be in the same area, so no issues with the supplier not being able to supply us with the energy we need. My question is thus: If I move property, do I break the contract for energy supply and have to pay any forfeit clause, or can I just keep the same contract running on a new house? I've no real issues either way, as I can afford to be on the variable rate for a 3/4 of a year and EDF's isn't that bad either, but it would be nice to save a bit extra by tying myself in but only if I can still move house. Cost of moving house > cost of staying on variable rate! Anyone done this, or have a definitive answer? And just to liven the thread up, here's Batman riding a robotic unicorn whilst surrounded by dolphins and a rainbow: Quote
OllyB Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Should be able to just give a last meter reading and a first for the new property and they will do the rest, no fees Quote
Randy_Baton Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Ah at last a topic on my specialist subject. I don't think any of the big suppliers will charge you a cancellation fee if you move house, but not everyone will allow you to take your product from one property to the next. You may have to take out a new contract at your new house which may be more expensive than your old one as the same product my not be available. Edf will let you take your product with you even if your moving to a new area. They will also give you same discount for paying by direct debit whole amount as the standard fixed direct debit. Not all suppliers do this, Edf started doing this on 31st December 2013 so you should have seen a new discount appear on your bill. Also Edf have no cancellation fees so you are free to leave any product whenever you want, there are no tie ins. You'll also be able to win Zingy merchandise soon. People go mad for that thing! Edited February 22, 2014 by Randy_Baton Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I recently moved house and tried doing the same. No fees or anything, but you do have to start with the company that is supplying the house when you move in as it takes a few weeks (about 6 I think) for your company of choice to take over the meters on your new property. Quote
Randy_Baton Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 If the above happy s you will be on an expensive terrific for those 6 weeks, you can mitigate slightly by giving the same readings when you move I and when you move back onto your preferred supplier. If you do that you will only pay the interim suppliers standing charge. Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Nice rainbow Dan I thought the rainbow was superfluous Quote
cyntax Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I use utility warehouse, and cannot fault them (much cheaper than the big boys out there). I do my own meter readings, and my combined monthly dd is not that bad Oh, and no, I'm not a reseller Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Just moved to ovo. As for policy they are linked to the property not the person Quote
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