3. Sort your bills
As soon as you get the keys, take meter readings of your gas and electric meters immediately. We recommend you do this whether the bills are included in your rent or not. If bills are included, it means you have proof of what the readings were when you took over the property’s occupancy. This can help to avoid any disputes later down the line.
Utilities
If you’re taking care of the bills yourself, you will need to register with the relevant utility companies and decide between you and your housemates who’s going to be the lead tenant and how you’re going to split and pay the bills.
Alternatively, you could opt for a bill splitting service that allows you to choose a package that suits your house and means everyone pays one fixed monthly bill.
Internet and TV Licence
It can take time to get your internet package turned on and installed so make sure you do this as soon as possible – preferably before your move-in date. Plus, if you’re planning to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, you’re going to need a TV Licence.
When you use Split The Bills, both can be included in your bill package so you don’t have to worry about them.
Council Tax
Most full-time students are exempt from paying council tax, but to avoid any unexpected bills, make sure you provide proof of your student status to your local council.
For more on this, read our blog: How to apply for council tax exemption as a student.