Flexible energy and water, ultrafast WiFi and free Contents Cover for your student house. We'll sort all the admin, all you need to do is supply your meter readings in-app.
The Bills Lite promise: If your house uses less energy than your annual limit , we'll refund you the difference at the end of your tenancy.
One monthly payment, split between housemates. Use less energy than your limit and we'll refund the difference at the end of your tenancy.
Your package includes a defined annual usage allowance. Use less than your limit across the year? We'll refund the difference. Exceed it? We'll increase your monthly payments, or provide a final bill at the end of your tenancy.
A water supply for your property sourced straight from your local regional supplier. We don't require meter readings for your water, so there's no hassle for you.
Our broadband service is provided by Virgin Media, recognised for being the most reliable network with top speeds. Choose between 400Mbps or 1Gbps speeds.
Your belongings are protected from day one — accidental damage in your property, protecting your deposit, as well as phone and laptop cover, and theft. You're even covered against lost house keys!
Each person sets up their own payment and pays their own share directly. If a housemate doesn't pay, we'll sort it directly with them.
Monitor your energy usage throughout your tenancy via meter readings in the Housr app, so you always know where you stand against your limit. Stay on track for a refund.
Get a personalised, no-obligation quote for your house in just a couple of minutes.
Bills Lite gives you a defined annual energy allowance. What happens at the end of your tenancy depends on how much your house actually uses.
Your package includes a defined energy usage limit for the year, based on your house size.
Throughout the year, usage is tracked via meter readings.
Use less than your limit? We'll refund the difference. Exceed it? We'll adjust your payments.
If you use LESS than your limit
We calculate the cost of the energy you didn't use and refund that amount split between each housemate at the end of your tenancy. You can track your usage through meter readings you supply in the Housr app.
If you use MORE than your limit
If your usage shows us that you're likely to go over, we'll increase your monthly costs to ensure you don't get a large final bill at the end of your tenancy. To avoid this, monitor your meter readings during the year through the Housr app.
Three steps from quote to sorted. Each housemate signs up individually — no joint accounts, no awkward money conversations.
Tell us your address, how many people are in your house, and your tenancy start and end dates. We'll give you an instant quote.
2 minutesCustomise your package and tailor it to your needs, and confirm. Invite your housemates to sign up for the package and set up your direct debit.
A few minutesHousr sets up your accounts. Pay your monthly share, track your usage throughout your tenancy, and collect your refund at the end.
Potential refund at tenancy endBoth packages include the same core services. The difference is how energy usage is priced and what happens at year end.
| Feature | Learn more | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base price | Capped allowance — use less, pay less | Fixed monthly — unlimited usage |
| Energy pricing | Cheaper for capped energy | Costs more for unlimited energy |
| Refund if you use less | Yes | No |
| Final bill risk | Possible if the limit is exceeded | No |
| Water | Optional | Optional |
| Broadband | £35 installation fee | £35 installation fee |
| Contents cover | Included for free | Included for free |
| Best for... | Energy-conscious, budget-savvy houses | Houses wanting zero surprises |
Bills Lite is the most affordable student bills package for houses that use energy sensibly. Here's how to know if it's right for your house.
Your house is generally mindful of energy use — turning off lights, not heating unused rooms, and not running appliances around the clock. You want the lowest possible monthly base cost with the upside of a potential refund if you stay under your limit. You're happy to submit meter readings regularly.
Your house runs energy-intensive appliances, you study from home a lot, or you simply want guaranteed peace of mind with zero risk of a year-end bill. Bills Unlimited costs slightly more per month but removes the risk of overage. Learn about Bills Unlimited
Bills Lite is calibrated to cover moderate usage — if your house runs low, the refund potential is real. For example, for a 4-bed property we set the annualised limit at 2,880 kWh for electricity and 12,600 kWh for gas. If your property is electric only, then the electricity limit is 6,336 kWh.
Small changes make a big difference to your refund: turn appliances off at the wall when you're not using them, save on lighting with LED bulbs, and remember that a full-load dishwasher uses less energy than hand-washing.
Frequently asked questions about Bills Lite