Would you say im putting another aside?

yummymummy1987_2

Hey,
I have recently moved into a new build property but its on a still working building site. They took a unusual descion to move 24 ppl in to one block whilst they finish the other 3 large blocks (230 more flats) ANYWAY we are having problems as the gas and electric is on a transporter line (i think this is what its called) and have been told that the situation is being looked into and that the companys are aware of the situation and will be in touch yadda yadda same with the water

I used to be on meters and am worried if im putting enough money aside for when i do get the bills.
Its a 2 bedroom A energy rated property 2nd floor. I have no heating on so just a eco boiler for water.
SO far ive used around 210 units of electric havent checked the meter for gas as it is outside.

We have been here 7 weeks now and so far i have 250 pounds saved for gas, water and electic.

Do you think this is enough?

Thanks in advance sorry its a long one xxx

yummymummy1987_2

the title should be "enough not another" x

yummymummy1987_2

Have just read water and elec meters. SO far we have used
Water 21 units
Elec 263 units
xx

jd87

Hi yummymummy87. I think £250 sounds more than like enough for 7 weeks. Putting aside £30 a week is probably a sensible figure to aim for so you're doing very well.

By the way, as you seem to be doing a good job of keeping an eye on your units, when you do get sorted out with a gas and electric company, maybe you should start paying by direct debit instead of a card/key meter. It works out cheaper if you think you can manage it.

yummymummy1987_2

thank you ill deff be paying by direct debit as in the winter in our last property i was putting 45 a wk on the meter (only had electric, old property and storage heaters)

notbritishgas

yummymummy1987 wrote: »

Have just read water and elec meters. SO far we have used
Water 21 units
Elec 263 units
xx

Hi yummy, your electric usage at less than 40kwh per week looks very reasonable, especially if you are currently heating water by electricity.
But your water looks very high if it is in fact 21 cubic metres in 7 weeks. I tend to use (2 adults) between 50 and 60 cu meters every 6 months.

Edit, just worked out the maths, actually your usage for 6 months will be 78 cu metres, high but not excessive.

yummymummy1987_2

Thanks i do have 2 children aswell who i bath nightly so i imagine all that bumps it up a bit. The eco boiler is the only gas we have aswell, which atm is obviously heating the water