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recently moved to the uk

Hi, i have recently moved to east sussex from sweden. At the moment me and my boyfriend are staying with a friend, but we hope to be able to move to our own flat as soon as possible.

Before we move i want to know a little bit more about how things work here in the uk, i´ve noticed that it´s a bit different from sweden.

If i rent a flat, what else is it to pay exept from the rent? how about insurance? is there any insurance i must have?

As I said i´m living in east sussex, i´m looking for a one-bedroomflat or a studioflat, how much do i have to be prepared to pay a month for a flat (in average)?

And alsow if you have any other valuable tip for me i would be glad!

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  • ColinFishwick
    ColinFishwick Posts: 1,391 Forumite
    I would say normally you would need to pay council tax, utility bills like electric and quiet possibly gas but some flats are all electric, and water sometimes it is metered but not always the case

    Also you may need some content insurance if you rent to cover for theft etc

    Sometimes rents include utilities or may include a pre paid meter when you need a card to get electricity/gas

    Oh almost forgot possible landline (telephone) unless you want to use mobiles, internet (needs landline or cable) although you can use 3g. If you watch live tv you need a tv licence whether its on a pc or tv if its live
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    There is no compulsory insurance. The building will already be insured by the landlord. Your contents will not be, and so you will need home contents insurance.
    Colin has covered all the other utilities.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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