A simple app could save hundreds of pounds on household bills
A rising number of homeowners are embracing a straightforward app that could cut hundreds from their household expenses, with some users claiming it cut more than £500 annually. The platform, from Nous.co, aims to eliminate the burden of managing utility bills, automatically identifying superior deals and switching suppliers on customers’ behalf.
With numerous households unknowingly paying over the odds on essentials such as broadband, mobile and energy, it arrives at a critical moment. Research from Nous indicates the average home could be forfeiting as much as £781 annually by remaining with the same providers they’ve consistently used.
According to Nous, broadband alone could cost households an additional £276, while mobile bills may contribute £240 and energy a further £265 if left unmonitored. This emerges as a surge of price hikes arrives in what’s been labelled ‘Awful April’, with mounting costs across council tax, water, broadband and mobile leaving the typical household £143 worse off overall, Nous indicates, despite some relief in energy prices.
Greg Marsh, CEO of Nous.co, said: “Loyalty is costing households hundreds of pounds a year. If you’re not regularly switching, there’s a high chance you’re overpaying without realising it. The system relies on people not having the time or headspace to stay on top of their bills. Prices creep up, contracts end, and before you know it, you’re paying far more than you should.”
The Nous.co app is an AI-driven service created to eliminate the tedious job of comparing deals and changing providers. It functions by tracking people’s household bills and identifying when they are paying too much, before locating better, fairer alternatives across services such as broadband, mobile and energy.
Nous.co is available to use on its website
The AI-driven service is designed to spot exactly where households are overspending and then do something about it.
Unlike conventional comparison tools, Nous claims it doesn’t merely present buyers with deals, it can manage the entire switching procedure for them. That means no extended phone calls, no baffling small print and no need to remember when contracts are set to expire, reports the Daily Record.
The app monitors everything in the background and intervenes when it discovers a saving. It offers a free version managing up to two services per household, a selection of savings modes, and reminders, saving around £310 per year, or up to £910 with Nous Premium.
Nous Premium handles an unlimited number of services per household. It costs £6.99 per month, amounting to 23p per day, and features WhatsApp chat support so users can remain informed without needing to chase providers themselves. It also monitors renewals, helping guarantee people don’t get automatically transferred onto costly default tariffs.
For those wishing to manage their bills independently, Uswitch is free to use, claiming it ‘only takes a few minutes’ to compare energy prices and assist customers in switching suppliers to secure a better deal. Its price comparison service includes broadband and TV insurance, mobile phone deals and more.
There is also Compare The Market, which offers ways to cut costs on home insurance, car insurance, credit card deals and more. The site states it ‘scans for savings to deliver personalised deals ahead of your renewal’.
Nous.co has received glowing reviews on Trustpilot, with one customer commenting: “It is so good to have one ‘real’ person to search and find you the best deals on the market. Nous has saved me over £500 a year on my utilities and regular monthly payments. They communicate directly with each company and arrange the setup.
“Nous recently helped me challenge a broadband company that misled and sold me an inferior product. Their advice and support helped me to retrieve the original deal that they had found for me. It’s good to have trust in a company with my best interests in mind.”
Some users did dock a star, however, with one noting: “Very easy to use and the WhatsApp communication was great. I did miss out on the first phone deal as it expired, but they were quick to then find me another one and save me a load of money on my phone bill.”
The majority of users were satisfied with the service, with one customer commenting: “I didn’t have to get involved. They just got on with it and then let me know what the best deal for me was. They even sorted switching providers, which feels like a faff to do myself, so it has put me off in the past. But they did all of that.”
