As utility costs rise, agents Switch on

Times are tight for UK consumers. UK gas and electricity bills have risen by 91% and 81% respectively since 2003 and in the past year, the average monthly mortgage payment has risen dramatically. In an effort to ease their burden, movewithus has been working hard to improve its utility Switch services.

The price of food and energy continues to rise and the effects of the global credit crunch have made money more expensive. Consumers are looking to save money wherever they can, usually by cutting back on extravagant spending and making sure they’re not paying over the odds for utility bills. Home-movers are often hit the hardest, especially when relocating to a new area where they are not aware of the most cost effective providers.

Now Home-movers can take advantage of a full range of free Switch services; from gas and electricity to mortgages, lock changing and home phone solutions, plus many more. movewithus compare the prices of a number of local and national providers and find the best deal for the customer. Agents are paid a referral fee for every enquiry that progresses to sale.

Dee Deadman, movewithus Switch manager, said, “The beauty of Switch is its simplicity. As well as earning additional revenue, agents are able to offer a more complete moving package, raising their local profile.”

Customers can now also access these calculators directly from agents’ with Online Office sites, generating additional income 24 hours a day.

Dee Deadman added: “We’re continually thinking of creative ways to make money for our agents and improve their service offering to customers. It’s at times like these that an independent agent’s affiliation with movewithus comes into its own.”

Source

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