Unlike University accommodation, in private accommodation your utility bills will not be covered by your rent.  You will need to organise the payment of all your bills separately, including wi-fi and your TV licence.

It is advisable to have each housemate’s name on every utility bill to avoid one person being liable for an entire bill.  You could also to set up one bank account for bills that all housemates transfer money into each month.  It's always a good idea to put in a little extra each month as a buffer which may cover fluctuating bills.  At the end of the tenancy, once all bills have been cleared you can either split what is left or have a night out!

Other handy tips are to set a reminder on your phone five days before the bill payment is due so you are sure you can cover it, and display bills in an agreed communal space so that all housemates can see evidence that the amount being charged is correct.