Council tax

[kazzafunk]

Ours went up by a few pounds per year as the police had asked for an increase. I am just glad we have private drainage and a water meter as our water bill is approx £100 per year. Amazing when I see other peoples bills.

[Shining]

I'm thinking of transferring to a water meter as when daughter goes it will be hubby and I living in the house and we don't use a lot. x

[Skippy]

I did a comparison and even though there's only 2 of us it worked out more expensive for us to be on a meter. Probably something to do with me having 2 showers most days!

[Shining]

Where do you do the comparison Skip, I'll go check it out x

[kallis3]

I think you do it with your own water company Lesley.

[Shining]

Ah I'll nip on there site and have a look thanks Jan, can't say I've ever been on their website. Paying £48 @ month so wondering if it would be cheaper. Didn't you swap over to a water meter? If so are you finding it cheaper? x

[kallis3]

We did - at the moment it's cheaper but we are using a lot more with the extra washing I've done with baby clothes and daughter being here a lot more. May well go back to the normal water bills.

[Shining]

When the water bill came the other week it did offer a switch over to a meter and you could switch back in a certain time span (but can't remember how long it was). x

[kallis3]

Twelve months Lesley.

[Shining]

Interesting website actually, some freebie to be had and a hosepipe ban for domestic properties from April 5th!

[Shining]

If we don't save money within two years we can switch back at any time within this period so it might be worth a go. x

[kallis3]

We invested in a water butt as well last year because of not wanting to use the hosepipe for obvious reasons!!

The one interesting thing is that if you have a meter and then revert back to the old bills, if you sell your house then the buyer has to have the meter.

[Skippy]

That's interesting to know Jan. I can't say I agree with it but it's good to know in case we ever move!

[kallis3]

It is in our area, may be different elsewhere.

[antm]

Mine hasn't changed, but they have changed the payment from the beginning of the month to the middle, which tbh isn't too bad as i now matches up with my payday which is much more helpful!