Just Moved In FAQs
If you haven’t opted for a bills package with us, you will need to set up accounts for gas, electricity, water and council tax. You may also choose to set up a phone line or broadband account at the property. You need to tell the local council that you are living at the property, even if you are a student, in order to access their services. Student exemption forms can be easily obtained at all major universities.
You will be provided with initial meter readings for your gas and electric meters (if applicable) at the start of your tenancy, and you will need to set up accounts with your providers independently. To find out who the current suppliers are, please visit the following websites:
• Electricity: https://www.enwl.co.uk/forms/who-is-my-supplier/
• Gas: https://www.findmysupplier.energy/webapp/index.html
You will need to consult your check in inventory to confirm whether or not the property is fitted with a water meter. If not, your provider will bill you for estimated use.
Please note that you are responsible for all utilities from the start date of your tenancy, and not from the day that you move in, if these dates are different.
Once you have found out the supplier of your property, please ensure that the bills are put in to your name. You may also wish to change the suppliers, please feel free to do so.
The fastest way to report repairs is online using the tenant repair link, which you can access by following direct link https://beals.fixflo.com/. This can also be saved onto your smartphone home screen for future use.
Please ensure you confirm access arrangements when you report the repair, i.e. if a contractor is able to access the property with office keys, or if you wish to book a repairs appointment, as this will prevent delays in contractors attending.
It is important that you check the condition of the property as it is when you take possession at the start of the tenancy. After more than 7 working days, there is the possibility that any damage not noted on the check in inventory has been caused by Tenants. To avoid these disputes arising, we ask that you thoroughly check the property when you move in. Any additional notes can be added to the check in inventory that you return to Beal's within 7 working days of the tenancy start date.
Your local council will charge for a replacement bin. If your bin is then lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement by requesting a new one from the council, and pay for it. Please note that all recycling facilities (glass, paper, metal and food composting) are available free of charge from your local council. If you need a replacement or additional recycling bins you can request these online.
If you cannot find any wheelie bins double check there are not communal bins provided by your local council on the road.
You can find out when your refuse collections will be via your council’s website. Please note that it is the tenant’s responsibility to put bins out for collection.
If you receive post that is not addressed to any of the residents in the house, you will need to mark it ‘return to sender’ and post it back to the point of origin. If you receive post addressed to ‘the resident’ or ‘the occupier’, you will need to open this, and update the companies with your relevant details. If you receive post addressed to Beals, you will need to forward this to our office. Please do not bring post that is not addressed to you into our office, unless it is addressed specifically to Beals.