How to find the best student utility bills

As a uni student, utility bills probably aren’t one of your top priorities. In your first year, you’ll most likely be living on-campus, and more than likely, bills will be included in your rent - super easy. 

We’ve put together this helpful guide to help you find the best student bills. Essentially you have 3 options: compare utility suppliers and find the best deal, use a helpful bill-splitting service, or opt for student accommodation with all bills included. 

However, your second year is when things get a bit more complex. You’ll probably move into a privately-rented student house that you share with friends or course mates. Sounds perfect… except for the fact you’ll probably have to deal with paying utility bills.

Option 1: Compare utility suppliers 

If your accommodation doesn’t include bills, you and your housemates must set up and pay your own utility bills (gas, electricity, and water). Plus, you’ll need to sort out other bills like broadband and a TV licence (should you purchase a TV to watch live television broadcasts). 

This option allows you to shop around and find the cheapest deals. There are loads of different energy suppliers, so you can do some research to find the cheapest energy bill. Your house will have an assigned water supplier, so you won’t be able to find a better deal elsewhere. 

Comparing utility suppliers might be the best option if you want the lowest prices for your utility bills. However, it can be a lot of hassle trying to set up direct debits and figuring out meter readings, especially if your housemates leave you to sort everything out. Plus, you’ll have to work out how to split the bills fairly across all your housemates and ensure everyone pays their share of the household bills on time. 

We have a guide on splitting bills in student houses if you need more information. 

Option 2: Use a bill-splitting service 

If trying to set up your own bills sounds like too much stress, you should use a bill-splitting service instead. These student bills packages are specifically designed for students living in shared houses. They simplify shared bills by doing all the hard work for you!

A bill-splitting service will set up all of your utility accounts on your behalf. So, all you and your housemates have to do is pay one simple monthly payment!

You'll be able to choose the services you want to be included. Some services even include the cost of a TV licence!

Option 3: Choose student accommodation with all bills included 

A bill-splitting service is a great option if you’ve already chosen your accommodation, but if you haven’t, why not choose accommodation with all bills included? 

This is the best and most simple way to deal with student utility bills! Choosing student accommodation with all bills included means knowing exactly how much you’ll need each month for living expenses. 

How UniHomes can help 

UniHomes makes finding quality student accommodation in student cities across the UK simple. 

All our student properties come with all bills included - you won’t need to stress about setting up water, gas, electricity or broadband. We even include a TV licence to give you one less thing to worry about (but if you want to remove this – you can!).

So check out our fantastic range of student properties, and remember the price you see includes rent and utilities.

Already sorted your accommodation?

If you’ve already sorted out your accommodation for the next year, don’t panic, you can still benefit from our bill-splitting service! 

You won’t need to stress about how much energy you use with our unlimited package! Our uncapped plan includes water, electricity, gas, and broadband. Plus, you can choose to include a TV Licence as well. 

Let UniHomes make living in shared accommodation as simple as possible.