26-04-2012, 01:02 PM
Right, Volume 2 of my moving out thread...
Basically, we need to move out pronto as baby is due in October. I'm on a good wage, girlfriend has just lost her job (damnit).
I've been speaking to various letting agencies and the costs are as follows on a 2-bed house @ £675/pcm rent
- Initial costs £216 admin fee to be paid immediately (this enables them to get references on you)
- £675 (one months rent) "Holding Fee" when references come back
- £1,012 (1&½ months rent) "Deposit" to be paid upon moving in
- The previous £675 "Holding Fee" now becomes your first months' rent.
Total cost = £1,903
Is that normal?
Because I'm going to be paying the rent my wage has to exceed 30x the monthly rent, which it just about does (3 months ago it wouldn't). I'm not sure whether we will be entitled to any benefits, obviously I need to get my girlfriend to sign on as there is not a hope in hell of her finding a job now she is starting to show, however this is just £56.25/week until baby arrives.
Just that near-2-grand figure is bothering me. I'm gonna struggle to find that in 7 weeks. I'll earn it, sure, but I won't be able to eat!!
How did others find it? Apparently the £216 admin fee is never to be seen again. Seems expensive just for the purpose of getting your references?!
Any help, as ever, much appreciated.
Basically, we need to move out pronto as baby is due in October. I'm on a good wage, girlfriend has just lost her job (damnit).
I've been speaking to various letting agencies and the costs are as follows on a 2-bed house @ £675/pcm rent
- Initial costs £216 admin fee to be paid immediately (this enables them to get references on you)
- £675 (one months rent) "Holding Fee" when references come back
- £1,012 (1&½ months rent) "Deposit" to be paid upon moving in
- The previous £675 "Holding Fee" now becomes your first months' rent.
Total cost = £1,903
Is that normal?
Because I'm going to be paying the rent my wage has to exceed 30x the monthly rent, which it just about does (3 months ago it wouldn't). I'm not sure whether we will be entitled to any benefits, obviously I need to get my girlfriend to sign on as there is not a hope in hell of her finding a job now she is starting to show, however this is just £56.25/week until baby arrives.
Just that near-2-grand figure is bothering me. I'm gonna struggle to find that in 7 weeks. I'll earn it, sure, but I won't be able to eat!!
How did others find it? Apparently the £216 admin fee is never to be seen again. Seems expensive just for the purpose of getting your references?!
Any help, as ever, much appreciated.
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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