There is no doubt that moving business premises can be a positive and exciting decision for any company. It is also true to say that it can be a challenging period. With lot of things to sort out, such as your business insurance, it is something you must prepare for well in advance. One task which you should certainly make top priority is sorting out fresh contracts for your business energy supply at the new address. This will ensure you get the best deal and don't end up paying over the odds for energy after you move. But what exactly do you need to plan for here?
Moving out of your current office
When you leave your old premises, your company's contracts with the current gas supplier and electricity supplier will cease. This makes perfect sense as your business energy supply is interlinked with the point of supply. In most cases, you should not incur any financial penalties for exiting your existing contracts early in order to move. However, it is worth double-checking the details of your existing deals to be sure! When the move day comes, take down the relevant meter readings to pass onto your old suppliers. This will enable them to draw up a notification for change of tenancy which is an important document. Your old supplier will also provide a refund or final bill, based on these final meter readings.
Can your current energy deals come with you
Many businesses ask this when it comes to their gas, water or electric supply after moving. The simple answer is that it could be possible but you would need to confirm this with the energy supplier in question. The real question is whether this is the best thing for your business. Moving premises is actually a superb chance to look around and find better energy deals.
What happens after your move?
When you first move into the new office, take time to note down the meter readings there. You should then submit these to the current energy suppliers of the new building and your new suppliers if you have chosen any. Another important thing to get sorted is moving off the expensive 'deemed' rate all suppliers will place you on at first. You may also have to pay a fee to have energy supplies connected if the previous tenant was cut off or it is a brand new property.
Who pays the bills for energy?
This may sound an obvious question but it is not always straightforward. Some tenancy agreements, for example, will see you pay energy bills direct to the landlord who will then pass this onto the suppliers. Take time to know how your tenancy contract works in advance so you are up to speed.
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