An absolute priority when you first move into your new rental property should be to arrange your utility bills. It is essential you take meter readings the day you move in to provide to whichever utility company you decide to sign up with. Arranging the utilities and all relevant bills for a rental property is the responsibility of the tenants.
This includes:
• Gas
• Electricity
• Water
• Internet/TV Supplier
• TV licence
• Council Tax
Students are exempt from Council Tax, but they must obtain a Council Tax exemption form from their university. Any professionals living with students will be liable to pay Council Tax.
As a tenant you may choose whichever utility suppliers you wish, they will need the meter number, a meter reading and the full property address details. You are responsible for paying the bills from the very first day of your Occupational Agreement, even if as a student your tenancy start date is the summer and you don’t move in until the start of term in September, there will still be standing charges due for payment. The previous tenants should have given a final meter reading and closed their account when they moved out. If you wish to find out which supplier was servicing the property you can find out by calling the following with your full address details:
GAS : Meter Number Helpline 0870 608 1524
ELECTRICITY: Western Power 01752 502299
WATER: Welsh Water 0800 052 0145
At JNR Properties we have linked up with Homebox to take away the stress of sorting these bills individually, especially alongside moving house. Homebox offers a package that consolidates all your household bills into one straightforward monthly payment. Eliminating the hassle of dealing with different providers and giving you a predictable monthly bill to help you budget. Does managing your household bills feel like a full-time job? Are you tired of keeping track of multiple bills, payment dates, and providers? Homebox can help, they have a solution for you and it’s so simple! They organise, manage and simplify the way you manage your household finances. Meaning that you get the time back to make memories doing the things that matter to you. If you would like us to refer you to Homebox to see how they can help, then simply get in touch with us and we will forward your details to them for a free no obligation quote.
