Electric only flat - realistic cost estimates

born_again

MariaMaria101 said:

born_again said:

MariaMaria101 said:

Thanks for the info all. 

I was also going on the assumption that E7 wouldn't be the best option for my situation so good to have that verified. 

Not that it really changes anything, but I don't believe the landlord is 'bad', as insinuated by some, just that her situation as an owner occupier has been different to mine. She installed the radiators as an owner occupier, not a landlord, and has lived there several years since, but she installed them knowing she will primarily use the wood burner, which I won't. 

I appreciate the perspectives of pulling out/looking for something else, however that is easier said than done! There is incredibly limited rented stock where I live, and there are many things I need to factor in (e.g. proximity to daughters school isn't a bonus, it's a must as my working hours are based on this, proximity to her father for her wellbeing etc). It's therefore not a case of turning this down and taking something with a better energy set up, it could mean waiting 6 months plus for another suitable property, that might be less suitable in other ways. 

Whilst I therefore know it is going to be far more expensive than a property with central heating, I just need to be confident in roughly how much more, so I know if I can afford it, and if its worth just dealing with that for the other benefits the property brings. 

Or maybe the wood burner was installed after fitting the electric rads, once a few bills had been received & they realised just how expensive they are to run.🤷‍♀️

Maybe, I just mean I don't think it's indicative of her being a bad landlord, as it wasn't a decision made when she was/was considering letting the property. And other indications, such as her offering to decorate, put in a gate for my daughters safety, and to soundproof (the floor of the only currently not soundproofed room) don't suggest she is. 

Not saying they are a bad landlord.
Just pointing out they may have realised that the heaters are not the best option & given the money spent do not want to or afford to replace them.