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Renting Alone, Can I Afford It?
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Thank you for all the replies, much appreciated. I think the general consensus is that flat sharing would be the better option to leave me with any sort of social life. Looks like I'll have to stay put for a little while and keep saving until I find someone to move in with.0
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There are a few well-known websites for flat shares / spare room ads etc so you don't necessarily have to find someone you know to move in with. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the links but I can pm you if you need them.0
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As someone said above you're unlikely to get a pay rise, and the cost of living is going up dramatically! Why not try a house/flat share, where you're monthly rent covers all bills. Or stay at home longer and save some serious dosh!
Also, you pay 6 months in advance for your TV licence so it's actually double for 6 months then goes down. I know it's not a massive amount but you should know!First Time Buyer: Mortgage Offered, Searches complete, Exchanged 21/12/2012, Completion 04/01/2013! :beer:0 -
well the better option is to share house with someone by doing that it may be easier for you.0
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I'd get rid of the gym membership (£30pm) and look to cut down the mobile bill (£33pm) - mine's a tenner a month! £50 odd quid a month on top of your £160 = £210 for extras - easily doable.
Also a double goodie as you stated your work is within walking distance - keeps you fit (no need for gym), and less car expenses :-)0 -
Unless he only goes to the gym to lift loke a lot pf people. Don't understand clowns who pay to run on a machine!0
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2p_machine wrote: »Thank you for all the replies, much appreciated. I think the general consensus is that flat sharing would be the better option to leave me with any sort of social life. Looks like I'll have to stay put for a little while and keep saving until I find someone to move in with.
Why are you rejecting renting a room in a shared house? It'll give you your independence and you'll get a much better idea of how you do spend your money if you want to look at a place on your own in the future. You might even find that special someone sooner if you don't have to introduce them to your mum on your first date!Note: Unless otherwise stated, my property related posts refer to England & Wales. Please make sure you state if you are discussing Scotland or elsewhere as laws differ.0
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