What happens with water bills when you move into a new property?

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A few months ago I bought a flat. I’ve received gas and electricity bills and paid them, but so far had no water bill. Does anyone know whether it’s my responsibility to find out what the local water company is and ask them to send me a bill, or whether it’s their responsibility to bill me and if they don’t I don’t have to pay?!

If Anglian Water are your provider, they add a meter if there wasn't one before and the property changes hands.

If your water isn't metered, there will be a standard rate based on the old rateable value of the property. If you moved in three months ago, you'll be expected to pay about a quarter of last year's rates. You need to contact the water company which supplies your area and tell them when you moved in, and they'll be able to work out how much you owe.

Not everyone has a water meter. Contact the suppliers with the date that you moved in/took tenancy and they will sort it out

Thanks very much for the replies, everyone!