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How to share bills. Mum of 1 my house. Bf moving in and shared pup.

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Pripri84 · 27/01/2024 15:13

I'm a mum of one 11 year old. I own my own home. My bf of 2 years has recently moved in and we have a new puppy together. I know we should have sorted finances before, but we didn't. At the moment we are splitting puppy costs as and when, no set agreement, and also will take turns food shopping. Its all very ad hoc. But we haven't talked about how to share things like utilities or wear and tear/repair to the house from puppy (a big dog who likes to chew). Any advice is appreciated!

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converseandjeans · 27/01/2024 18:16

You need a joint account to cover food, utilities, puppy, house maintenance.

I think it's a bad sign he hasn't offered tbh. He will save money on everything by having no bills & he is also now getting rent. I would think something in region of £200 food, £75 gas/electric plus half towards water, council tax, Netflix/TV. So surely in the region of £500/month?

converseandjeans · 27/01/2024 18:16

Keep mortgage out of it so he has no claim on it.

rwalker · 27/01/2024 20:38

Opentooffers · 27/01/2024 17:03

Half mortgage and bills 60/40 food before moving in. If no mortgage 50/50 everything- still a good deal for him compared to paying rent.

Hell no that could give him potential to stake a claim in the house if he pays 1/2 the mortgage

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