When you’re moving into a new home, then the energy efficiency rating is going to be one of the main selling points than an estate agent uses to try and advertise the home. And equally, if it has a poor energy efficiency, then many people are put off of buying a home, especially if there’s … Read more
There are quite a few energy companies coming into the market in the last couple of years. This is great for us as consumers, as more competition gives us more options to choose from, and the companies themselves will be more competitive as a result, giving us better deals. One of these companies is Octopus … Read more
Many people nowadays are looking to switch their energy company. With a ton of smaller companies increasing in popularity and the big six being less popular than ever before, there’s a lot of new deals out there to consider. But how exactly can you find these deals, with more than 170 energy companies in the … Read more
If you’re considering getting a smart meter installed, then it pays to know the advantages and disadvantages of them beforehand. We all know that they can help you keep track of your energy bills, with most energy providers offering them as standard nowadays. And although many agree that switching to using a smart meter is … Read more
Out of all the new energy companies that have arrived on the market in the past decade, it’s fair to say that Bulb and Octoipus stand out from the rest. They’ve been the two most successful brands in attempting to take down the former “big six” energy suppliers, and it doesn’t look like they’re going … Read more
A two bedroom flat can be one of the more expensive rental properties in the UK, especially if you live in a built up city where low cost housing is scarce. If you’ve just moved in, then you might be surprised at how high your electricity or gas bill is, and you’re probably wondering whether … Read more
For some people, moving onto a tariff that has zero standing charge is a no-brainer. Nobody wants to be paying for things that they’re not using, so it’s no surprise that many people want to switch one of their properties over to this deal. However, many newer companies (like our favourite Bulb) don’t offer a … Read more
Most people want a cheaper energy deal than they’ve currently got – it’s not rocket science, we just want to save money. Bulb have come out and promised us that, with a mission to beat the other suppliers with their excellent customer service and lower prices, as well as a more reliable service. But are … Read more
Energy rates are just going up and up over the past few years, and since 2020, they’ve increased at an even faster rate. This can be worrying for many of us, none more so than pensioners who may already have a strict budget in place – knowing you have to pay 50 or even 100% … Read more
If you’re trying to work out the average electricity bill in the UK, then you’re in the right place. Though your bill will vary depending on a variety of different factors, there is an average cost that we can use across the board to determine how much you should be paying. We can do this … Read more
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