01Find out what the home actually needs
Check the tenancy agreement or ask the owner who arranges electricity and gas. Heating works differently in some properties, so a familiar electricity-and-gas package may not match the new address. Annual consumption is useful for comparing offers; without it, do not mistake an estimate for a precise forecast.
Arrange the supply start date when moving and keep meter readings for both the old and new homes. ACM ConsuWijzer explains what happens to an existing contract and the final bill when you change address.
02Understand the price structure
Energy contracts can have fixed, variable or dynamic rates. A fixed contract fixes the supply rate for the agreed period, but taxes and network charges can still change; a variable rate changes under the contract terms. A dynamic rate follows market prices and calls for an understanding of possible bill fluctuations. No one type is best for every household.
Consider how much payment certainty you need, how long you expect to stay and whether you can shift some consumption to different times. Ending a fixed contract early can trigger a fee even when you move; ask your current supplier for an estimate before deciding.
03Compare the full cost, not just the monthly advance
An advance monthly payment is not the same as the final cost of energy. Look at supply rates, standing charges, network costs, taxes and any discounts or one-off bonuses. Compare offers using the same consumption and period.
If the property has solar panels, examine feed-in terms, charges and what the contract says after 1 January 2027: the current net-metering scheme, salderen, ends then. LiveInNL does not currently display live tariffs; confirm an actual offer with the supplier.
04Arrange the switch without leaving loose ends
When changing supplier at the same address, confirm who manages the switch and when the new contract starts. During a move, old and new addresses may briefly have different contracts; do not assume that contacting a new supplier automatically closes every arrangement at the old property.
Keep confirmations, meter readings and the final bill. If a charge or condition differs from what you agreed, ask the supplier first and consult ACM ConsuWijzer for guidance that matches the issue.