Person A owns a 2 bed flat and is in a relationship with person B. Getting serious; not at stage of combining finances.
Person B is going to move in with person A, now that A's lodger is moving out. Both are earning professionals, A earning 30% more than B.
Running costs of the whole flat are £1300 incl. mortgage, utilities, council tax, broadband, tv etc.
Lodger paid £950 all in. If B doesn't move in, A will get another lodger.
How much rent should B pay A?
- £650 (half costs)
- £950 (same as lodger paid, so A isn't out of pocket because B moves in
- Half way between these amounts - £800
- Something else.
I would be really interested in any thoughts/suggestions.