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Can I find out costs before I move in?

Hi

Me and my husband are due to move into a house next month (renting) and am keen to start my budget planner before I move in so as not to be surprisewd by hidden or unexpected costs.

I know the layout of the property (how many radiators etc) and even have the postcode.

Is there anyway I can find out he estimated cost of Gas, Electric, Water, Council Tax etc etc before I move in? If so where do I get the info?

Thanks.

:)

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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    You could try Uswitch but dont go as far as to sign up for any of them.

    Other than that you never really know what the budget of a house is going to be like until you've been in it for a while and over a winter.
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