Bills, budgets. Not the most exciting side of student life - but definitely part of the journey!
A few smart choices - like your student accommodation - can make managing your money a whole world easier. Here’s what you need to know about choosing student accommodation with bills included.
Does student accommodation include bills?
If only there was a single straightforward answer to this one! Some student accommodation includes bills, some doesn’t. It depends on what type of accommodation you choose.
If you live in a shared student house (often called an HMO) then bills aren’t usually included in your rent. That means you’ll need to pay your bills on top of your rent. You and your housemates will need to split all the bills between you - including electricity, gas, water and internet. And it’s not just paying them - you’ll need to spend time setting up accounts with all the different utilities providers and remember to pay on time. If you’re the kind of person who’s super organised, this might work for you.
But if the thought of all that extra admin (and time away from the fun stuff!) is giving you a headache, then you might want to consider your other options.
If you choose private student accommodation or university halls, all your bills are usually included in your room costs, so there’s no need to pay extra on top. You’ll pay one fee for your rent - and that’s it. All sorted. Which also means no nasty surprises halfway through term when the electricity bill comes in.
How does student accommodation with bills included work?
Student accommodation with bills included is designed to be as easy as possible to manage. You pay a single weekly amount to cover your rent plus all your bills. The only living costs you’ll need to pay on top? Your mobile phone bill and your food.
At Student Roost, all our properties come with all bills included. That means your weekly payment covers:
- Electricity and gas
- Water bill
- Wi-Fi access
- Contents insurance
As an added bonus, if you choose private halls, you’ll usually have access to social spaces like games rooms, cinema rooms or even an on-site gym – so you may be able to save on the cost of socialising and keeping fit too.
Should I choose student accommodation with all bills included?
Student accommodation with bills included means one less thing to think about, so you can focus on studying, socialising and enjoying everything that student life has to offer.
Reasons to choose bills included student accommodation:
- Make budgeting much easier - one single cost and all your bills and your rent are sorted. So you can easily see what you’ve got left to spend.
- No nasty surprises - you don’t need to worry about getting a sky-high electricity bill halfway through term. All your bill costs are fixed and sorted.
- No admin hassle - you won’t have to set up accounts with utilities providers or deal with them directly if there are any problems. The facilities management team will sort everything for you.
- No arguments - you won’t need to chase that one housemate who always forgets to pay on time, or get into disagreements about how long you can leave the heating on (trust us, it’s a thing).
If you’re living away from home for the first time, or if you’ve moved to the UK for uni, having your bills included in your student rent can be a huge help while you get used to living independently.
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