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Renting
James240
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Hiya peeps :hello: i just would like to know for future reference, when u are renting a place what exactly do you have to pay for? does the rent include council tax, etc, etc or would i end up paying that? i know the obvious things such as gas, electricity, water i would have to pay, but what other bits and bobs would i need to look at budgeting for? any help would be most appreciated on this 
Savings Total so far for 2026: £0/£10,000
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You have:
Essentials
Rent
Council Tax
Electricity
Gas
Water (sometimes)
Extras
Contents Insurance
TV licence
Phone line rental
Broadband
Some places you have to buy a parking permit.
& that I think is that"Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
"I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.0 -
Many thanks for that mate thats been most helpful :beer: Savings Total so far for 2026: £0/£10,0000
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Don't know if this applies in your case, but many student houses include council tax and sometimes utility bills.
Oh, don't forget your contents insurance.0
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