badayuni92 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I am about to move in to my own apartment at city lofts. It's a 2 bedroom. I am at work Monday to Friday 9 to 5. Does anyone know roughly how much I could expect to spend on both water and electricity? Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechpete Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I have an older two bed apartment in a conversion and spend only about £40/month on gas and electric and £24 on water. I would say i am on the low side of useage though. Really it depends on your appliances. Things like hair straighteners, hair dryers, power tools and fridge freezers all use large amounts of electricity. Space heating and cooking using electric as opposed to gas also costs more. Water again depends on usage so if you use a dish washer and washing machine often it will cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Why is it an "apartment" and not a flat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogey Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I have a 2 bed flat, 6 years old. Second floor, corner facing south so lots of helpful warming sunshine. All electric water heating and electric space heating. The electric company has just revised my monthly bill to £45. Water is £8. I also work roughly 9-5. 5 days per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Why is it an "apartment" and not a flat? Every residential property capable of separate ownership is either: a. a house [inc. mansion, bungalow, cottage (mews or otherwise), hall, etc.]; or b. a flat [inc. apartment, duplex, studio, penthouse, split-level, etc.] The variations are mere flim-flam beloved of developers and Estate Agents. Edited September 30, 2015 by Jeffrey Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Every residential property capable of separate ownership is either: a. a house [inc. mansion, bungalow, cottage (mews or otherwise), hall, etc.]; or b. a flat [inc. apartment, duplex, studio, penthouse, split-level, etc.] The variations are mere flim-flam beloved of developers and Estate Agents. So a duplex is the same as an apartment for someone in a wheelchair is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 So a duplex is the same as an apartment for someone in a wheelchair is it? Legally, yes, though obviously it may be inconvenient unless there's a lift or stairlift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Legally speaking a lot of thinks are abstract, not very helpful when describing things though. ("You call that a knife?" - Crocodile Dundee 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 If it's a new or recent build it's likely to be more energy efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Why is it an "apartment" and not a flat? because it sounds better than "something not quite big enough to swing a cat-sized object" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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