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  • System
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    Another little entry today. I recently saw advertised a 2 bed flat to rent in an area that is nearer work, children etc.

    I phoned the letting agent and they want £300 in fees , well I am flabbergasted. I rent from distant family at the moment , and before that the letting agent charged £20 ! Then the deposit , so all in all it will cost me £800 . Then I may have 2 rents to pay whilst I give notice on my own.

    I am seeing the flat Tuesday so will update further .
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  • beanielou
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    Haye to tell you i think 300 is reasonable!!
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  • System
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Haye to tell you i think 300 is reasonable!!

    The monthly rent is £500 monthly the one off tenancy fees are £300 . If that's cheap then goodness me . :eek:
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  • It sounds a lot to me but it's a long time since I've rented. What does the £300 cover?
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  • beanielou
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    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Not a 100% sure what it all includes other than the credit checks & the references. It is a lot. Here I hear it is £400 minimum.
    Then as you say with at least one months rent upfront it is an expensive business.
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  • dustydigger
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    Moving is a real pain these days,the prices etc are scandalous.My GD is moving into an ex council terraced house,and the private landlord wants £500 bond,and £150 a week rent. The next door neighbour rents from the council for £82 a week! Ever so slight difference?:DAnd this is in the North Easta so called cheap property area.
  • milann
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    Hadn't realised moving is such an expensive business. Hope you don't end up paying two little to of rent.
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  • System
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    Beautiful day yesterday as it was all over the UK . The lakes at its best , a little to busy for me maybe. Afternoon tea was at a hotel where the scenery was amazing and it was quiet and sedate.

    Today garden centre trip , I guess it will be busy here as it is very popular. It was decided weeks ago with my friend who wants to go here so go we will.

    Rest of the week forecast looks great , but I am in work so looking forward to bank holiday instead.

    Everyone have a good day. Need a spot of shopping today, so best get that list made and meal plan.
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  • System
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    Shopping done £18.16 . The place was very busy , everyone getting BBQ stuff and beer .
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  • redofromstart
    redofromstart Posts: 5,867 Forumite
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    I just nipped down to the village co-op for eggs and that was the same.

    Ouch to the moving costs
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