Arguably the most important element of any household bills, gas and electricity will power your hot water and electric hobs if you have them. Not every house has a gas connection, so you may only need electricity included in your bills package – make sure you’re aware of what your house uses!
Whichever package you choose, you’ll most likely have to give meter readings so the suppliers can track how much energy you’re using. This is a formality for most companies.
Of course, you’re going to need water. Water providers usually function regionally but if you’re investing in a bills package for your house, this will be sorted for you.
When it comes to using internet, as students or young professionals you’re probably going to resort to apps such as Netflix on most days. Plus, for the days you choose to study at home or when you’re pushing through on a last-minute study session, you’re going to need Wi-Fi. If there’s more than 5 of you in your shared property, you’ll need a high-speed internet connection to withstand all of you using it at once. Broadband is a non-negotiable utility for a bills package to have!
Not all student households will require a TV Licence, as you’ll only need one if you intend to watch live television. This also includes catch-up TV on BBC iPlayer.
If all your bills are paid in one go, it’s simple to keep track of where your money is going. A good student bill package will ensure that your gas, electricity, water, and broadband bills are paid all at the same time.
Ideally, you don’t want to subscribe to a bills package that asks for set up fees or upfront deposits. You should only be paying for the bills you require throughout your tenancy.
When you sign up for a bills package, it’s an expectation that the service will make your life easier. It’s there to connect you with suppliers and to take care of the utilities on your household’s behalf. Read reviews and see what past customers have experienced!
We’re a service that specialises in managing household bills for students and young professionals so that you don’t have to. Our bills packages are trusted by thousands of uni students and happy customers across the UK because we handle everything for you, with no unexpected bills because our uncapped plans allow you to responsibly use the energy you need! Here’s how we work:
Split The Bills ultimately ensures that you get the best uni experience by saving you time and removing any stress associated with household bills. Get a monthly price for your household bills or take a look at our bills packages to see how easy life with Split The Bills can be. We’re here to make student living simple – choose Split The Bills today.
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The move from first to second year at university often comes with a lot of change as most students will have to start paying bills for the first time. In this feature we discuss how you can keep your finances organised and pay bills responsibly.