Stop the bill chaos.
The easy way to split the cost and the admin.
Free · No management fee · Direct provider prices
Shared home
3 housemates
- EnergySophie
- WaterJames
- BroadbandYou
Your balance
£24.50 to pay
Numbers are illustrative
Get your student house sorted in four simple steps.
Easy to set up. Fast to get started. Free to use.
House setup
Address
12 Camden Road, Leeds
Tenancy start
15 September 2026
Housemates
4
Type
Student shared house
Everyone stays in the loop.
Each household member gets a dedicated Taupia email, while messages and to-dos for shared bills stay visible to the whole household.
Messages
- Shared with house
Broadband installation confirmed
- Shared with house
Energy bill ready
- Shared with house
Water account update
- Shared with house
Action needed: submit meter reading
Convenience shouldn't cost you more.
No chasing. No awkward money conversations. No one housemate stuck with the admin.
| Comparison criteria | Taupia | Typical student bill bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Utility pricing | Provider deal price | One bundled package price |
| Management / service fee | £0 added to your utility deal | Can add a management or service fee¹ |
| Deals for your household | Tailored to your home & priorities | Package options |
| Help setting everything up | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split costs between housemates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Know when you could save | ✓ Price rises & renewals flagged | No ongoing market monitoring |
| Switch to a better deal | ✓ Compare & switch in the app | Not part of the bundle |
Get your student house quote.
Taupia is free to use, you only pay your providers.
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Know the rules before the first bill.
Straight answers on council tax, setting up the bills, and whether a bills package is worth it.
Student council tax exemption
Who counts as a full-time student, what happens if one housemate is not, and how to claim.
Setting up bills when renting
Every bill in a rented home, who charges it, and the order to set them up.
Student bills packages compared
What nine bills packages publish on price, usage limits and exit fees.
Bills packages vs splitting bills yourselves
What a bills-included package costs against paying suppliers direct, with a calculator for your house.
Fused Bills vs Taupia
Student packages on tenancy-length terms, from the same company as One Utility Bill.
The Bunch vs Taupia
One monthly payment for the house, from a provider whose own terms say cheaper individual deals are likely.
Council tax when a non-student lives with you
Who is liable, when the 25% discount applies and what changes with two or more non-students.
Bills in an empty student house
Standing charges, council tax and broadband over Christmas and summer, and how to split them fairly.
Do students pay water bills?
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland answered, with how to register.
Student bills by city
Energy rates for your city's region, its water company and the council's student exemption, for 20 university cities.
Average bills in a house share
Typical per-person costs for two to five sharers, built from official figures.
Broadband in a house share
Whose name goes on the contract, how to split it and what happens when someone leaves.
Whose name goes on the bills?
Joint and several liability explained, and what to do when a housemate will not pay.
Best bill splitting apps for housemates
A dated comparison of the apps that split recurring bills, Taupia included.
Bills for international students
Council tax for students and their families, energy deposits, SIMs without a credit check and the TV Licence.
Bills checklist for viewing a student house
The bills questions to ask at a viewing, each linked to the guide that answers it.
Quick answers before your house starts
Is Taupia really free?
Yes. Taupia is free for your household to use. You pay the providers you choose directly, and Taupia does not add a management fee to your bills. Taupia may receive commission from some providers when you set up or switch an eligible service.
Do all my housemates need Taupia?
Taupia works best when everyone in the house is invited, because bill responsibilities, shares and payment tracking are clearer when the household can see the same information.
Does Taupia pay our bills for us?
No. Taupia keeps your bills, responsibilities and shares organised, but your household still pays suppliers and housemates directly.
How does bill splitting work?
Your household adds a bill, sets the split rule, and Taupia works out each person's share. It also helps track who has paid and who still owes their share.
Who actually pays the supplier?
The named account holder or account holders pay the supplier directly. Taupia's tracking does not change the supplier account or who the supplier can chase if a bill is unpaid.
Can we use Taupia if we have already moved in?
Yes. You can use Taupia before you move, while you are setting up, or after you have already moved in and want to organise the bills you have.
What happens with council tax if everyone is a student?
Full-time students are usually disregarded for council tax, and a household made up only of full-time students is usually exempt. You still need to apply through your local council and follow its evidence process.
What if some bills are included in our rent?
Only add the bills your household is responsible for paying or tracking. If a bill is included in rent, keep your tenancy agreement handy and use Taupia for the bills you manage directly.
Get your student house sorted
Set up the bills, invite your housemates and keep the household organised from one place.