OR Income expenditure review

[Mon Village]

Good morning all

i have just received my income expenditure review from the OR , i went BR in january 2008, i wonder what's a resonable figure for housekeeping these days as the food prices sore in the last few months , i declared 380 per month in january but now it's gone over 430 a month i wonder if this figure is acceptable or too high for a familly of 4, also can anyone tell me how muh can i put down for hollidays allowance and clothing.

thanks

[chris.g]

I would put down what it's actually costing you, the OR will either allow it or cut it down. As for holidays, we were allowed £70 per month but you might be allowed £80 as it's the limit I think. You can have a look on here, don't think they have changed recently---even though it's costing a lot more to live recently..
http://www.iva.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7238

[Mon Village]

Thank you for your help

I would put down what it's actually costing you, the OR will either allow it or cut it down. As for holidays, we were allowed £70 per month but you might be allowed £80 as it's the limit I think. You can have a look on here, don't think they have changed recently---even though it's costing a lot more to live recently..
http://www.iva.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7238

[MelanieGiles]

The CCCS recommend a figure for a family of two adults and two children - minimum £293 and maximum £445 for housekeeping.

Hope this helps.

[wen]

Melanie, what would a family of 3 Adults be... (2 adults + 20yr old son doing further courses at College.)

[MelanieGiles]

Minimum of £347 and maximum of £520

[chris.g]

Our family of 4 adults and 2 children, £600 per month.

[wen]

Thanks Melanie, we average about £425 a month so that seems to be in the middle of the two figures.