Whether you’re living with university students, working professionals, fruends or relatives, there’s usually some people who are happy to pay more for a cosy house. Others may be willing to do their part, choosing to put a hoody on rather than pressing the button on the boiler, but so long as you have the backing of the majority of the tenants, you can start saving money.
Put a rule in place, and get the backing of your landlord if need be. State certain times the heating can be allowed on, and pester people so they get in the habit of switching lights off and running the tap less frequently. Persistence pays off in a shared house, so make your views are clear if you’re desperate to save on energy. If they’re still struggling, forward them the link to this blog post!