renting bills

[saxmaster]

how much roughyly are the monthly bills on renting a flat?

after rent is paid.

based on three people sharing?

so electric gas water etc

no one is there from 9-5

any insight?

cheers

[bpm]

Totally varies but a rough guide from 2 pepole sharing worked out at:

Total per month:

Gas £50
Electric £50
Water £60
Insurance £20
Council Tax £100
TV Licence £10

[Luke]

When I rented, on a 2 bedroom house.

Gas £25
Electric £25
Water £17
Council Tax £84
TV £10
Contents Insurance £10

[saxmaster]

so its not to bad then?


people have said that bills are massive.

[Matty_Mills]

so its not to bad then?


people have said that bills are massive.

thats if you leave the TV on stand by, use too much heating etc... be extra careful with things and you can't go wrong









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[Luke]

It's all about what you use etc.

When we had ours, Louise was on maternity leave - we paid £25 on Electric and £25 on Gas, when we left we was in credit. I'd budget for £40 depending on how many people are living there, but just learn stuff like don't leave lights on when not needed etc and use energy bulbs. If you are renting, make sure it's a pay monthly meter(s) as the token ones are VERY expensive.

Also Water: You have a Water Meter (calculated by how much water is used) or just Pay Monthly. The pay monthly is better as you can use what you like, but if the toilet is being flushed constantly throughout the day, showers, baths and cups of tea/coffee on a water meter, this can turn expensive.

[saxmaster]

hmmm, looking at a flat in newport city centre for £500 a month. so it will be me an the gf splitting our half and a mate with the other so £170 for me an her(each) and £350 for them would be enough you think?
£190 for utillity bills (ex food and other normal stuff)

[Luke]

£190 between you all?

[saxmaster]

yea what not enough?

[Luke]

Should be okay with that - are you all out at work during the day?

[saxmaster]

yep shes my manager :D and hes a plumber so with me between uni and work its usually at night im home as i train in the gym before work and then waiting for her . we work in a gym btw.

[Luke]

You should be okay with that then.

[saxmaster]

coolage if its any more we can all chip in

cheers guys for the help.

[bpm]

£190 is fine for all your bills if you exclude council tax, probably not so expensive in Newport. Maybe 80 a month so 40 for you and the gf.

[Jamesaxo]

heya mate, long time no speak.
what gym do you work in?
been looking into renting with my gf aswell,
not too sure wether we could manage it though
what part at newport you looking at?