Brand New Buy To Let - Utilities

General Discussion

Hi Everyone,
I'm about to complete on a lovely 1 bed flat, and will be renting it out and becoming a first time landlord with a BTL mortgage. I'm looking for some advice about setting up the gas, electric, council tax, water, etc. The property will be vacant for two weeks or so while I do some decorating, so I'm wondering what's best to do - should I set up accounts as soon as I get the flat, then transfer them to the new tenants, or should I leave it to them so they can choose which providers they'd like? Thanks in advance for your help!
Molly