11-04-2012, 11:17 AM
Privately renting is a good start as agencies charge ridiculous fees for their work which you, as a tenant, gain very little from (in my experience). One to keep in mind right at the start is the deposit for the flat/house, usually between one and two months' rent.
Council tax depends on your area and the value of the property, the local council website should give you a fairly precise idea on what to expect there. My water is included in my rent and as I don't have gas my electricity bills are quite high but I'm paying a fixed amount each month as you usually use less in the summer so the cost is spread across the year nicely. Actual amounts will very much depend on your lifestyle (are you always cold, do you have 30min showers everyday, do you need to sleep with the lights on etc.)
Good luck with the move and I hope all goes well!
Council tax depends on your area and the value of the property, the local council website should give you a fairly precise idea on what to expect there. My water is included in my rent and as I don't have gas my electricity bills are quite high but I'm paying a fixed amount each month as you usually use less in the summer so the cost is spread across the year nicely. Actual amounts will very much depend on your lifestyle (are you always cold, do you have 30min showers everyday, do you need to sleep with the lights on etc.)
Good luck with the move and I hope all goes well!