11-04-2012, 06:43 PM
Check the council tax band, dont assume that a 1 bed house will be a band A cos they arent always, my tiny house was band C which was an extra £50 a month.
Budget for about 50% more food shopping than you think as youll always end up putting cleaning things and small household stuff in the trolley.
Also check the energy rating and what the heaters are like as my house only had 2 electric heaters and i had to run them both full blast 24/7 to keep the house warm in winter which raped my electric.
Try and get a shower that heates the water as it goes through if you have electric heating as then you dont need to fire the boiler, use the shower to fill the bathroom sink and use the kettle for hot water for washing up and youll save a few quid.
When i lived on my own in 1 bed house driving a 306 on veg i had no money spare out of £1800 a month
Budget for about 50% more food shopping than you think as youll always end up putting cleaning things and small household stuff in the trolley.
Also check the energy rating and what the heaters are like as my house only had 2 electric heaters and i had to run them both full blast 24/7 to keep the house warm in winter which raped my electric.
Try and get a shower that heates the water as it goes through if you have electric heating as then you dont need to fire the boiler, use the shower to fill the bathroom sink and use the kettle for hot water for washing up and youll save a few quid.
When i lived on my own in 1 bed house driving a 306 on veg i had no money spare out of £1800 a month