Service Bills
Or ‘What?! I PAY for wifi?’
Monthly bills
The Basics
Gas, electricity and water are basic monthly bills that you need to budget for. Some homes have meters that can be topped up but many people just pay monthly based on how much you use.
Gas
Electricity
Water
You can use the next three slides to work out your basic costs per month
Heating and cooking
The bigger your house, the more it will take to heat and gas is the most common fuel for doing that at the moment in the UK.
Gas is also very commonly used for cooking in ovens and on hobs. Use the information below to estimate your likely gas bill per month based on the home you selected a few weeks ago.
Gas
Electricity
This is often a harder bill to work out because people have so many different gadgets and machines. Are you the sort of person who will be watching a lot of TV/Films? Are you a hardcore gamer who plays for hours? Use the simple calculator below to work out your likely bill:
Pick the one most likely to fit your future home. Remember this is only budget planning so always plan for it to cost more.
Electricity
Water
This is fairly straightforward unless you have a hot tub or swimming pool! Water use is everywhere in a home: toilets, shower/bath, kitchen, washing machine, bathrooms
You can reasonably work out your likely costs based on the size of the home that you picked.
Use the info from when you chose a house to help you.
Water
Broadband
Most people nw require broadband as much as they require the other services. There are always new deals, faster speeds and bundled offers to pick from. Comparison sites often help you decide between service providers.
Be careful though, some are sponsored to put some companies higher up the list or miss out other ones altogether.
Hardcore gamer needing 50Mb+ or web browser needing just 20Mb?
Broadband
Entertainment
Many people also consider their TV and media services absolutely essential. You can buy services individually or get a bundle. Bundles often include broadband at a reduced cost so decide if a bundle here is better for you and you can take off your broadband cost form the previous slide.
Bundle or just the ones you want?
Use the link to work out your ideal bundle
The Basics
Gas, electricity and water are basic monthly bills that you need to budget for. Some homes have meters that can be topped up but many people just pay monthly based on how much you use.
Gas
Electricity
Water
Total cost of services?
Broadband
Media
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