At Harrison Homes Brackley, we offer a range of services to assist you in buying, selling, and letting properties in Brackley. Our goal is to streamline the process and provide you with the best options available.
Our 'Switch' service is designed to help you find the most competitive deals on essential utilities with minimal effort. By clicking the links below, you can access instant, free comparisons of the UK's leading utility providers, ensuring you secure the best rates for your new home:
- Broadband
- Gas and Electricity
- Heating Cover
- Home Phone
- Lock Changing Services
- Mobile Phones
Simply enter your location or postcode (e.g., Brackley, Northants or NN13) and tick the lettings option to get started.
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Setting Up Utilities When You Move into a Brackley Home
Moving day tends to crowd out the less exciting jobs, yet sorting utilities early can save money and avoid a cold, offline first week. Whether you are buying or renting in Brackley, a little preparation before you collect the keys makes the switch far smoother.
Before you move
- Find out who supplies the property. Ask the seller, landlord or agent which energy supplier and broadband provider are currently in place. If nobody knows, the meter point numbers can be used to trace the supplier.
- Check broadband availability by postcode. Speeds can vary noticeably from one street to the next, particularly between newer developments and older properties near the town centre or in surrounding villages. Check what is available at the exact address before committing to a contract.
- Book installations in good time. New broadband lines or engineer visits can take a while to arrange, so order as soon as your moving date is reasonably certain.
On moving day
- Take meter readings for gas, electricity and water, and photograph them with the date visible. This protects you from being billed for the previous occupant's usage.
- Tell your existing suppliers at your old address that you are leaving, giving them final readings.
- Change the locks if you are buying. You rarely know how many keys are in circulation, and it is a straightforward step towards peace of mind.
After you settle in
You are usually placed on a standard or deemed tariff when you move into a property, and that is not always the best value. Once you have a sense of your usage, comparing deals can be worthwhile. Tenants should check their tenancy agreement first: most allow you to choose your own energy supplier if you pay the bills, but it is courteous to let your landlord or agent know. Council tax and water also need to be registered in your name, so contact West Northamptonshire Council and the relevant water company early.
For more on the practical side of settling in, see our local information, or read about our lettings approach if you are renting in the area.
