How to split rent in new flat (couple + singleton)?

Can I suggest setting up a joint bank account for bills? All pay the same in each month and then direct companies to take money from there. Every so often, check the balance and spend it all together. A lot easier than chasing folk for money and ensures everybody pays the same.

If he's happy, and you and the wife are, with the rent percentage then that's the main thing.
 
I just wouldn't move into a flat with a mate and his bird, or adversely wouldn't want a mate to move into a flat with me and my bird.

Problem solved!
 
h00fzilla said:
Thanks for all the replies - I'm keeping a track on this thread when I can (from work).

I'll just reiterate that this is for rent only; bills will obviously be split three ways.

Incidentally, just got an email from the friend who will be having the bedroom to himself:
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Good seems he has had the same idea. :)
 
it should be 50/50 as per room. but... if ya good mates (like you say) you could go equal split 3 ways... (including bills) like in my last flat.
 
I moved into a house with my G/F and her sister...

We just split everything three ways, and we all put the same amount into a 'house' account where everything bill/rent related comes out

Although it hasnt worked to plan as the sister doesn't have a job and has god knows how much debt.

But yes, if everyone earns the money it works
 
slade said:
it should be 50/50 as per room. but... if ya good mates (like you say) you could go equal split 3 ways... (including bills) like in my last flat.
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50/50 with a couple in one room ... no way the guy is going to feel like he has to be in his room most of the time because the op and his partner want time for themselves etc.

i would never put up with a 50/50 and be feeling uncomfortable around the house incase im in someones way
 
To everyone saying it should be a 50/50 split between rooms that's just being naive.

It's not just the bedroom but the entire living space. Suddenly you've got an extra person using up time in the kitchen cooking and washing machine, taking up a seat in the living room and even just as simple as having their say as to what's on the tele.

That someone only paying half of what you do on rent but still having the same amount of say as to what happens in the flat would personally annoy the hell out of me.

It shouldn't be but money is ultimately an issue for people and, in this specific case, having someone pay £350 less than you a month towards the flat but still having all the benefits apart from having to sharing a bed is a bit crazy IMO.

Oh yeah, and it's not uncommon for people to pay more on the rent for getting the bigger room. So like you're saying OP I agree with the compromise you've come to regarding this and the sleeping arrangements.

Also, I agree with Pug, sweeten the deal with him - little extra for you for double the saving for him. The fact you're both on the same wavelength speaks volumes, regardless of anyone elses opinion in this thread :)
 
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This is my personal opinion. It's much easier and simpler to split it exactly three ways. This accounts for the following situations that may occur:

OP and girlfriend split up and/or friend have argument/dispute so that the end result is that one person leaves the house. That person would become liable (so long as you properly do contracts for everything in writing) to pay for the bills. Be careful that not one person signs up for everything as if it is in your name, they will come chasing you if rent is not paid/bills or whatever in the future. Seen it before and people can sort it from the start by doing contracts.

It is also fairer in my opinon. Keep things like this simple. Divide the monthly rent by the total number of people living in the house and they each pay that per month. What if the friend of the OP in the single bed gets a girlfriend and she moves in and sleeps in that room with him? She should contribute to the rent too. You don't need to start complicating things by square foot of room space per person discounts which the OPs proposal seems to put forward.

Simple = win
 
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