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- Joined
- 1 Oct 2008
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- North East of England
Hi everyone
Now me and the girlfriend are thinking about getting our own place, I say thinking, we have a couple of viewings this week and I think its going to happen. I was worried about the money situation though. But really want this to happen. I'm currently working full-time but I don't come out with much. My girlfriend is currently at University full-time and works one shift a week in a supermarket. Were trying to put together the full cost of living on our own but neither of us have had our own place or even rented before. What I need to know really is how much these bills will roughly cost. The flats were looking at our one bedroom flats and the rent cost have been 300-350 pounds. I'm just wondering if any of you guys could help some up some of the costs:
Council/Poll Tax
Gas + Electric
Water Rates (If that's not included in the rent)
T.V licence (how much monthly)
I know these can vary but maybe a estimate will help put things into prospective.
Also I know with my girlfriend being a full-time student we might be eligible for Working Tax Credit. Don't know much about this but will be browsing the net about this this afternoon.
Were aware of the cost of the food etc and how much it costs when you first move in (paying 2 months rent, admin fee's... etc)
If anyone could help us on this it would be much appreciated thanks.
Now me and the girlfriend are thinking about getting our own place, I say thinking, we have a couple of viewings this week and I think its going to happen. I was worried about the money situation though. But really want this to happen. I'm currently working full-time but I don't come out with much. My girlfriend is currently at University full-time and works one shift a week in a supermarket. Were trying to put together the full cost of living on our own but neither of us have had our own place or even rented before. What I need to know really is how much these bills will roughly cost. The flats were looking at our one bedroom flats and the rent cost have been 300-350 pounds. I'm just wondering if any of you guys could help some up some of the costs:
Council/Poll Tax
Gas + Electric
Water Rates (If that's not included in the rent)
T.V licence (how much monthly)
I know these can vary but maybe a estimate will help put things into prospective.
Also I know with my girlfriend being a full-time student we might be eligible for Working Tax Credit. Don't know much about this but will be browsing the net about this this afternoon.
Were aware of the cost of the food etc and how much it costs when you first move in (paying 2 months rent, admin fee's... etc)
If anyone could help us on this it would be much appreciated thanks.