Renting for the first time.

bJN · 12 Dec 2011 at 00:29

SuBsTaNcE said:
No, we spend about £50 a week on food between us, we eat well but nothing stupid, Transport costs us £250 a month between us

So you're including your entire list of outgoings rather than just the house bills? I think that is what has caused the confusion

KaHn · 12 Dec 2011 at 00:38

Mine are

Rent - 750/PCM
Council - 120ish/PCM
Elec - 45/month
Gas - none
Landline - 12
Internet - 13

Thats me on my own, haven't included food costs as they will vary.

KaHn

Substance · 12 Dec 2011 at 00:39

bJN said:
So you're including your entire list of outgoings rather than just the house bills? I think that is what has caused the confusion

Yeah I guess, I just asked the girlfriend "What do we pay out on bills each month?" she said £1400-£1500 so I replied with that, I didn't question it as she sorts out what gets paid and when I just earn it

StonedPenguin · 12 Dec 2011 at 00:51

Rent - 500
C tax - 104
gas - 70
electric - 40
water - 18
tv license - 13

Vespasian777 · 12 Dec 2011 at 00:56

Rent- No! Buy- Yes! Get on the other side of the hill.

Camalot · 12 Dec 2011 at 06:18

Alphington said:
is that what just you pay each month?

no that is the full price of everything think the c tax is a bit higher since i added my gf to it but we try share the bills.

James J · 12 Dec 2011 at 07:35

Vespasian777 said:
Rent- No! Buy- Yes! Get on the other side of the hill.

You think its wise for a 20 year old to buy a house with 18 and 19 year old friends hes never lived with before and none of them have ever moved out before?

Reality check needed there mate!

CREATIVE!11 · 12 Dec 2011 at 09:36

Good job moving out i've just done it to leeds from down south with friends best decision you'll ever make! I wish i'd done it sooner (im 23 never moved out for uni etc)

TommyV · 12 Dec 2011 at 09:53

SuBsTaNcE said:
I live in a small flat with my girlfriend at the moment and we pay between £1400 and £1500 a month on bills and food but that is up north so consider doubling that if you are down south

Stop eating fillet steaks and caviar for every single meal.

TommyV · 12 Dec 2011 at 09:55

SuBsTaNcE said:
Yeah I guess, I just asked the girlfriend "What do we pay out on bills each month?" she said £1400-£1500 so I replied with that, I didn't question it as she sorts out what gets paid and when I just earn it

Have you noticed an influx in the amount of new clothes she has been getting recently?!

Deleted member 77746 · 12 Dec 2011 at 10:12

SuBsTaNcE can you list what your outgoings are? Breakdown if you don't mind. Thats some bills you got outgoing there.

NathanE · 12 Dec 2011 at 10:22

I can only imagine he included his rent/mortgage in the category of "bills".

Deleted member 77746 · 12 Dec 2011 at 10:24

NathanE said:
I can only imagine he included his rent/mortgage in the category of "bills".

Well thats what I assumed but a breakdown would be nice

Freefaller · 12 Dec 2011 at 10:45

When you do viewings ask the current tenants what they pay.

Find out the council tax band.

Things to take into consideration:

- Council Tax
- Contents insurance
- Gas / Electricity / Water
- Tv Licence
- Broadband
- Telephone line rental
- Any TV packages
- Rent
- communal bills (if you need to buy anything for the flat)

Remember it's being split 3-ways. You don't have to spend much on gas and electricity if you're sensible.

Council tax is unavoidable but between 3 it should be fairly affordable.