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If you don't use too much water then why not. But just remember that for everyone that has a meter fitted, the meter price will need to go up. They are going to want the same overall income & metering costs more than just an annual bill.
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My water bill is £89 a month. This is probably twice or more what most people pay. We are not heavy users. I am fully in support of meters, I think people should pay for what they use, with sufficient support in place for those who have no choice but to be heavy users because of medical/similar issues.badmemory said:If you don't use too much water then why not. But just remember that for everyone that has a meter fitted, the meter price will need to go up. They are going to want the same overall income & metering costs more than just an annual bill."Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee2 -
We currently pay £33 a month but that's on an assessed bill as we're not suitable for a meter. We watch what we use anyway but would be quite happy to go metered if only we could as I suspect we use far less than the "average" that the assessed bill is based on!jwil said:
My water bill is £89 a month. This is probably twice or more what most people pay. We are not heavy users. I am fully in support of meters, I think people should pay for what they use, with sufficient support in place for those who have no choice but to be heavy users because of medical/similar issues.badmemory said:If you don't use too much water then why not. But just remember that for everyone that has a meter fitted, the meter price will need to go up. They are going to want the same overall income & metering costs more than just an annual bill.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
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We paid £35 a month when we were in our previous house before the kids. Even if we use twice as much now that's still a £20 a month saving.EssexHebridean said:
We currently pay £33 a month but that's on an assessed bill as we're not suitable for a meter. We watch what we use anyway but would be quite happy to go metered if only we could as I suspect we use far less than the "average" that the assessed bill is based on!jwil said:
My water bill is £89 a month. This is probably twice or more what most people pay. We are not heavy users. I am fully in support of meters, I think people should pay for what they use, with sufficient support in place for those who have no choice but to be heavy users because of medical/similar issues.badmemory said:If you don't use too much water then why not. But just remember that for everyone that has a meter fitted, the meter price will need to go up. They are going to want the same overall income & metering costs more than just an annual bill."Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee2 -
Today's PAD £2
Jan - £141
Feb - £139
March - £89
April £20
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee3 -
Today's PAD £2
Jan - £141
Feb - £139
March - £89
April £22
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee3 -
Well done on the PADs. Glad you got your kids entertained and got your walk in.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
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4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/251 -
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Today's PAD £2
Jan - £141
Feb - £139
March - £89
April £24
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
Thank yousavingholmes said:Well done on the PADs. Glad you got your kids entertained and got your walk in.
Thank you, you toobeanielou said:Have a good weekend "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0
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