Rent house or flat??

james81

Hello,

I´m undecided on whether to rent a 2 bed house or 2 bed flat?

are there any real extra costs to renting a house because in my area the price difference is minimal.

many thanks

cattie

I'd always go for a house over a flat, especially when the costs are practically the same.

With a flat you can be affected by noise from neighbours or affect your neighbours with your noise, resulting in complaints or unpleasantness. A lot of new build properties have very flimsy walls so sound pollution is very likely in such rentals.

I can't think of any extra costs that renting a house over a flat would incur other than maintenance of the garden.

westv

cattie wrote: »

I'd always go for a house over a flat, especially when the costs are practically the same.

With a flat you can be affected by noise from neighbours or affect your neighbours with your noise, resulting in complaints or unpleasantness. A lot of new build properties have very flimsy walls so sound pollution is very likely in such rentals.

I can't think of any extra costs that renting a house over a flat would incur other than maintenance of the garden.

Noise problem can affect houses too.

james81

This is true... Thanks

Fortheloveofmoney

There is usually a service charge with flats however I don't know whether T or LL would be responsible for paying this. This can be quite considerable and in some cases more then the monthly council tax charge!

pinkshoes

I've always preferred flats over houses, but only purpose built ones that are well sound proofed. Noise can affect houses just as much as flats.

The service charge is covered by landlords.

I'd go with whichever has more living space.

Fire_Fox

Flats are better insulated so often cost less in heating. I also prefer living on one level as it feel more spacious. It obviously depends on the place tho - view both and you'll know which is for you.