How much to pay mum in rent?

jellyhead

Person_one wrote: »

Why would she be doing half loads? I never do.

I do a half load when I wash delicates, or do you handwash them? Perhaps you own enough clothes that can be washed on the same cycle as your bras.

Other than that, no, I never needed to do a half load when I lived alone. Not everyone even owns any 'whites' for starters.

My 'lodger' who moved in with us 6 months ago used to do his own washing when he lived with his parents, and he did 2 full washloads per week. He didn't own anything that couldn't all go in with everything else.

jellyhead

Every family is different, and it all depends on whether you're being there is causing them to miss out on any benefits, or whether they would take in a lodger if you weren't occupying your room yourself. If they would get tax credits if you moved out, or would rent your room then I think you should take those amounts into account.

What about working out what you used to pay for bills in your old place? Your parents are saving you on paying rent or mortgage, but you'd have had to pay for water, fuel, etc. yourself if you weren't living with your parents. How much was your water bill, gas bill, home contents, TV license, etc. in your old place, and how much council tax did you pay? Maybe you could give them what you paid in bills at your old place, and look on it as you're still saving whatever your old mortgage used to cost you?

Person_one

jellyhead wrote: »

I do a half load when I wash delicates, or do you handwash them? Perhaps you own enough clothes that can be washed on the same cycle as your bras.

I've never owned any bras that could in any way be described as 'delicate'! :rotfl:

Gigglepig

I would suggest £50 per week, plus do a weekly clean on the weekend plus buy the ingredients for and cook them a nice big meal at least once a week, and continue bringing home things like toilet roll and tooth paste. Basically, if your dad is struggling with work then I would try to contribute a little extra whenever I could, without being asked.

Another small point. Regarding heating, even if they do it by log burner it isn't "free" in terms of the time and effort needed to have dry firewood to last a whole winter.

Mint1955

I just read a money clinic article that states

'Stay at home adult children add an average of £70.21 per month the the household bills.'

I think basic levels
£25 if they are not providing food or toiletries
£50 if they are providing everything

This is for a week and that's if you are on a small wage.

candygirl

OMG £25 a week is an insult!!How long will it take you to save up for a deposit?I think you need to work out how long you're going to be living there and pay a decent and fair amount:D

Slinky

jellyhead wrote: »

What about working out what you used to pay for bills in your old place? Your parents are saving you on paying rent or mortgage, but you'd have had to pay for water, fuel, etc. yourself if you weren't living with your parents. How much was your water bill, gas bill, home contents, TV license, etc. in your old place, and how much council tax did you pay? Maybe you could give them what you paid in bills at your old place, and look on it as you're still saving whatever your old mortgage used to cost you?

My understanding of the OP is that that is how she worked out the figure of £25

duchy

Slinky wrote: »

My understanding of the OP is that that is how she worked out the figure of £25

Gas , electric, water , insurances, TV licence council tax etc for £100 a month ?
Hmm

candygirl

duchy wrote: »

Gas , electric, water , insurances, TV licence council tax etc for £100 a month ?
Hmm

Yea maybe back in 1960 lol:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

paulineb_2

The OP said they rented 10 years ago and it cost £150 a month including bills.

I think there has to be some meeting in the middle over this issue. A one bedroomed flat in my area private renting would cost anywhere between £300 and £450 a month and Im in scotland where its cheaper. Even council rents are from around £200 a month plus.

Add on your bills and it will soon add up. You are saving a hell of a lot of money being at home rather than privately renting and Im sure you know it.

Even £200 a month including all bills would be a reasonable saving.