Cost of utilities compared to 12mths ago

SHAKERMAKER

I moved into a brand spanking new property last march - all mod cons, heavily insulated, very economical to run.

The property we moved out of was a 1920's typical terrace - high ceilings, large rooms, 15yr old boiler, wooden floors, wooden window frames etc.

We paid at the old house £55/mth for joint gas/elec with British Gas and when we moved out we got about £80 refunded!

We are now paying £105/mth for both with Scottish power.

Is it me being a bit thick, or is this REALLY how much the cost of utilities has increased in 12-18mths? It makes NO SENSE and Scottish Power won't have any of it.

Thanks in advance!

Cardew

How much you were/are paying by DD is not a good indication of consumption. You really need to work out how many kWhs per year you use.

£105 a month is slightly below the average annual dual fuel bill.

Don't forget that good insulation etc affects only heating - not electricity consumption.

Tariffs vary widely but as a 'ball park' figure Gas increased last year by 50% and electricity a lot less.

Were you on a fixed price deal with BG in your old house?
Had you built up a large credit balance with BG and thus they kept your payments low?

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£105 a month for both is cheap. I pay twice as much. :mad:

tiff

Sounds right to me, its slightly less than what we pay with Scottish Power.

SHAKERMAKER

Good grief it has changed a lot in a short period of time hasn't it!?
we lived with my parents for 4mths before we moved into this property so weren't paying out on bills but I am guessing we must've been well in credit with BG. I can't check anymore because I've chucked the old bills. Never mind.
thanks for reassuring me!

WorriedMart

FYI, we are renting, and pay about £30 a month for Electric (On a meter) and £29 for gas direct debit (Central Heating, Cooker). Both with BGas.

Only a 2 Bedroom town house though.

I take it you live in a big house? £105 is high imo.