How Much To Charge Nephew Staying

[Jennykenny]

My nephew moved in with me about a month ago and wants to pay for his keep.
He has only just got a job, (a fairly basic paying one), and I said we would discuss it after he had been working a month.
He's a very good lad; he buys all his own food, does his own cooking, washing and ironing, helps keep the house clean and is teaching me 'stuff' on the computer.
I am reluctant to charge him anything, (I am comfortably off) but he insists that he wants to contribute.
What would be a suggested amount?

[Smowball]

Maybe what he is taking home each week salary wise might be a factor too x

[Arksided]

OP, ask yourself 'whats he upto' Nick Cotton springs to mind.

[Peter Pedant]

next time you are out shopping - go and look at an estate agent at what a two bed room house or flat is - then halve it, or third it

if you are well off
I would put it in an account and when he says he has to save for a deposit
say - here you are I saved this for you

the av house anywhere seems to be around £500 a month
but in London - a room alone is around £800 to £1000

[jourdain2]

When I got my first Saturday job (paid 15/- p.d.) Mum took 2/6d. When I got a proper job (about £10 a week, can't remember exactly, she took 1/4). I was still expected to help with all the chores, gardening etc. as well as covering all personal expenses.

[Jennykenny]

Not sure if anyone is still interested in this thread, but we sat down the other night and talked about it as he was insistent about paying.
I added up the cost of gas, electricity, water, and odds and ends eg loo paper etc, and divided it in two. It came to £70.00 a month. He wants to pay £80.00 a month so we have gone for that.
There is a bedsit nearby for £450.00 a month, with a shared toilet and shower, so I think we feel that this is something we are both happy with.
Perhaps I can use this money to help him with something in the future.

[slinky.kate]

my son has been paying £50 a week for the last 10 years,everything included.

[Mamyalynne]

Jenny, I think what matters most is that you have all talked and everyone is happy - he sounds a good lad.

[murraymints]

bargain..toss him oot and I'll give you £200 per month ! lol.....as long as you are both happy !!

[dannyk13]

If Jenny was claiming Council Tax rebate before her nephew moved in then her Council Tax will increase by 25%

[Mamyalynne]

That's been touched on and mustn't apply Danny.

[dannyk13]

Oh! I thought the OP said she hadn't thought of it.

[Mamyalynne]

Ah, well maybe not then - apologies.

[Jennykenny]

Danny, I have brought it up and he has said that he is going to look into it.
Also home insurance, as I don't think his guitar etc is covered by my insurance.

[NellieMay]

I would take his £80.00 and save half of it to give him when he moves out. Am a firm believer in young people paying their way in a family home. And not just a token amount! You have a real treasure in your nephew.

[Jennykenny]

Ps. Slightly disappointed that of all the people who read this post, and of all those that answered, nobody felt that it was a 'good thing' that I took him in.
Reading between the lines you must have realised that it is not the first choice of a young man to move in with an elderly aunt.

[wolf63]

In 1985 my mum said that I would no longer have to pay board money if I promised to leave home as soon as possible - and take your bloody dog. This is how I ended up living in a bedding with a Bullmastiff cross.

[wolf63]

You obviously have a good relationship with your nephew. I am sure that he will be a useful house guest.

God luck