BEFORE YOU MOVE


1. Let your electricity and gas supplier know that you're moving 

  •  You should give at least 48 hours’ notice.


2. Read your meters on the day you move out 

  • Give the readings to your supplier - keep a note of the readings and the dates you took them; in case you don't agree with your final bill.


3. Give your supplier a forwarding address 

  • So they can send you the final bill - you’ll have 28 days to pay.
  • If your final bill says you're actually owed money (known as 'being in credit'), you should claim the money back. 


Fixed-Term Tariff 

  • You might be charged to break the contract early - this is known as an ‘exit fee’. 
  • You can find this information on your energy bill. 
  • It may be cheaper to try to keep your existing supplier and move your tariff to the new property, but this isn’t always possible - check with your supplier.


AFTER YOU MOVE


1. Contact the current supplier 

  • At your new property to tell them you've moved in. 


2. Read the meters 

  • On the day you move in.
  • Give the readings to the current supplier to make sure you get an accurate first bill. 
  • You’re responsible for the bills on the day you take ownership or responsibility for the property, even if you don’t move in on that day.


3. Pay your old supplier’s final bill 

  • When you get it.
  • You’ll automatically be put onto a standard and probably expensive tariff. 
  • You should look for a better deal with the current supplier or a new one as soon as you move in.
  • Price comparison sites such as Uswitch. 


Further advice please see Citizen Advice Info. 


Please BE AWARE

  • You can only change suppliers from the day you become responsible for the that can help you start this process.
  • You can only change suppliers from the day you become responsible for the property. 
  • Switching will normally take about 21 days, so you’ll have to pay at least one bill with the current supplier.

 

If moving house, it's important to find out who your new supplier is.

Who supplies my Gas?

Who supplies my electric? 

 

Want to know what you can do to save money by using some simple energy saving tips? See here for more information here.


Did you know That UoB money advice team can help you with the below topics and provide workshops to help you manage your money?


Visit the Student Money website for information on Events held.


Topics covered

  • Money management
  • Budgeting and monitoring
  • Money saving tips
  • Spending wisely
  • Income and expenses
  • Budget comparison
  • Planning a budge


If you would like to discuss any of these topics further and receive free confidential and impartial advice, you can request an appointment with a Beds SU Advisor by clicking our ‘Get help’ tab on our website 

 

Remember when contacting Beds SU please include your full name and student number in your messages as this helps us to you respond quicker!