Do we have to pay for water in England, if we live in a flat? Is there any difference if we live in a flat or in a house?
2006-11-24 23:06:50 · 19 answers · asked by lankhai2006 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I just wonder where you are if you're not already paying
2006-11-24 23:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dover Soles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to pay water rates whether you live in a house or a flat.
2006-11-26 15:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have water piped in and sewage piped out, you have to pay whether you live in a house, a flat, a castle or a tent. You're not actually buying the water, you're paying for the service.
If you rent your flat, it's possible (but not usual) that water charges are included in the rent.
2006-11-25 07:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't pay for water in England. You do have to pay for the supply of water and sewage handling. This means that most properties, regardless of whether you are in a flat, will be liable for payment as they are connected to the mains supply. If you are renting, the landlords will pay the water rates for some properties - the tenancy agreement will specifiy who has to pay. If you live in your own property and do not wish to pay, you could move to a property which is not connected to the mains supply. You would then be responsible for the supply of your own water and the removal of your own sewage.
2006-11-25 09:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to pay a charge for water & sewage handling. The amount is dependant upon whether you have a water meter installed or are charged a standard rate.
2006-11-25 07:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we pay for our water. The water rate payable is calculated against the rateable value of the property you live in. There are only two of us in our home so we went onto a water meter and halved our bill.
2006-11-25 08:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pay £31 a month for water... in a one bedroom flat.
Of course we pay for water!
2006-11-25 07:14:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No differents. Water rates differ when u live in the UK.
Its about £250 per year
2006-11-25 07:09:31 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin-------------UK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am afraid so, there is a sliding scale. A large house is charged more than a flat, and different regions have different charges.
2006-11-25 07:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by ♣ My Brainhurts ♣ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you pay water rates. New houses have water meters installed. You can also opt for a water meter if you wish.
2006-11-25 07:31:20 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-25 07:21:46 · answer #11 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋