Renting a flat (first time)

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MrLarson said:
See now if I up my hours from 20 to 40 per week (not accounting for overtime), the combined income would be around £2,300 (if said flatmate also does overtime). I'm not normally a big spender anyway so most of my expendable income would be spent having the odd beer.

Never even contemplated renting a flat til this week so I'm literally clueless.



Aye, the problem lies with the inevitable human aspect of it though. At the minute, my pal is saying they're fine paying a bit more than me (as they earn more than me, but that can be amended as I'm going to ask to up my hours). I know this has next to no chance of working anyway like coz like sh**e is it going to last if they're paying more than I am.

It's all dependant on us earning roughly the same amount of money as one another. Things I currently waste my money on (2-3 nights out every month, takeaways, needless clothes etc) would go towards the expenses.

It COULD work and is feasible, but looking at the circumstances, it may be a struggle. Which is why I'm asking for advice, coincidentally.
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£600 seems like a fairly high rent to me - assuming you are in the NE.
Can you not get Housing Benefit as you are on a low wage?
Split the bills 50/50 and make sure they are paid - do it yourself would be my advice - unless of course you are the one not to be trusted. Get everything on monthly direct debits so you don't end up blowing everything and then not being able to pay the electric/gas bill.
Go for it - the worst that can happen is you end up without a lot to piss in and have to go back to your parents.
Take loads of photos before you move in - in case there are arguments about the deposit. Don't forget the deposit!
Which one is the lass?
 


Market Where? said:
£600 seems like a fairly high rent to me - assuming you are in the NE.
Can you not get Housing Benefit as you are on a low wage?
Split the bills 50/50 and make sure they are paid - do it yourself would be my advice - unless of course you are the one not to be trusted. Get everything on monthly direct debits so you don't end up blowing everything and then not being able to pay the electric/gas bill.
Go for it - the worst that can happen is you end up without a lot to piss in and have to go back to your parents.
Take loads of photos before you move in - in case there are arguments about the deposit. Don't forget the deposit!
Which one is the lass?
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To start, I'm male. Known her for years, think we can both be trusted. It says 300 per month or 65PWPP, so I'm assuming it's a total of between 500-600 quid.

I'll look at housing benefit like, nice one for bringing it up.
 
MrLarson said:
See now if I up my hours from 20 to 40 per week (not accounting for overtime), the combined income would be around £2,300 (if said flatmate also does overtime). I'm not normally a big spender anyway so most of my expendable income would be spent having the odd beer.

Never even contemplated renting a flat til this week so I'm literally clueless.



Aye, the problem lies with the inevitable human aspect of it though. At the minute, my pal is saying they're fine paying a bit more than me (as they earn more than me, but that can be amended as I'm going to ask to up my hours). I know this has next to no chance of working anyway like coz like sh**e is it going to last if they're paying more than I am.

It's all dependant on us earning roughly the same amount of money as one another. Things I currently waste my money on (2-3 nights out every month, takeaways, needless clothes etc) would go towards the expenses.

It COULD work and is feasible, but looking at the circumstances, it may be a struggle. Which is why I'm asking for advice, coincidentally.
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Why is it dependent on you roughly earning the same amount as each other?

If there are two rooms and the overall rent per month is £600, then you pay £300 each, surely?

£300 is just 37% of your monthly income.

Even if we assume that

Food - £150
Gas/Electric/Water - £80
Council Tax - £60
Internet/Phone - £15
TV - £6

That still leaves you with £190 a month. That's approximately £45 a week that's pretty much disposable. Knock that down to £40 if you have a phone contract of £20 a week to pay.

Do you have other bills than that?
 
j.w said:
Stay with your mam and dad and just sneak lasses into your bedroom
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They're not arsed if I bring birds back. Just fancy living away from home is all.

Frijj said:
Why is it dependent on you roughly earning the same amount as each other?

If there are two rooms and the overall rent per month is £600, then you pay £300 each, surely?

£300 is just 37% of your monthly income.

Even if we assume that

Food - £150
Gas/Electric/Water - £80
Council Tax - £60
Internet/Phone - £15
TV - £6

That still leaves you with £190 a month. That's approximately £45 a week that's pretty much disposable. Knock that down to £40 if you have a phone contract of £20 a week to pay.

Do you have other bills than that?
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Season card but that's nowt more than (average) 15 a month or something daft like that.

I work at Lidl so I could be a scratter and get 10% off the cheap weekly shop anyway
 
MrLarson said:
To start, I'm male. Known her for years, think we can both be trusted. It says 300 per month or 65PWPP, so I'm assuming it's a total of between 500-600 quid.

I'll look at housing benefit like, nice one for bringing it up.
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Sounds a lot to me - have a look on rightmove to see what is available.
You can look forward to listening to your mate getting rattled all over every night while you have a cry wank in the next room.
Pics of her?
 
Market Where? said:
Sounds a lot to me - have a look on rightmove to see what is available.
You can look forward to listening to your mate getting rattled all over every night while you have a cry wank in the next room.
Pics of her?
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Ironically, it's rightmove where I've seen the place.
FWB is the idea.
No.

Not entitled to housing benefit. Lucky for me this is all still hypothetical
 
Market Where? said:
Sounds a lot to me - have a look on rightmove to see what is available.
You can look forward to listening to your mate getting rattled all over every night while you have a cry wank in the next room.
Pics of her?
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£65 a week a lot? Either I've been out of the North East for too long or you have. I'm not sure which.

That doesn't seem like a lot to me.
 
MrLarson said:
To start, I'm male. Known her for years, think we can both be trusted. It says 300 per month or 65PWPP, so I'm assuming it's a total of between 500-600 quid.

I'll look at housing benefit like, nice one for bringing it up.
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That's something I find a little odd!

Unless things have changed, the rent for a flat/house (whatever) would normally be quoted as a total amount, not per person because the number of occupants could change in the future and the landlord would still be entitled to receive his/her rent.

Would the landlord be expecting separate contracts with each tenant, rather than granting a single tenancy?

If so, why?
 
Pilner said:
Two man tent pitched on Galleys Gill. Sorted
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The other tenant is a lass, ffs. Check your privilege.

Laeotaekhun said:
That's something I find a little odd!

Unless things have changed, the rent for a flat/house (whatever) would normally be quoted as a total amount, not per person because the number of occupants could change in the future and the landlord would still be entitled to receive his/her rent.

Would the landlord be expecting separate contracts with each tenant, rather than granting a single tenancy?

If so, why?
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I think he's just halved the total amount to work out two equal shares marra. Think he said it's being paid in one payment.
 
Frijj said:
The other tenant is a lass, ffs. Check your privilege.



I think he's just halved the total amount to work out two equal shares marra. Think he said it's being paid in one payment.
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Until there's pics I wont believe it
 
MrLarson said:
I'm 18, and am looking at moving into a flat with a mate as I don't fancy living at home much longer. We're both virgins at this lark. At the risk of coming off as a complete thick s**t (which I am, in this case), I'm hoping a few of you will be able to help me out/give me some advice :lol:

Looking at a 2 bedroom flat at around £300 per month rent (per person, I'm assuming), furnished, has central heating, and double glazing.

I'm currently on about £800 a month (living with parents), my mate is on about £1k a month, also living with parents. Having looked at a few websites and property forums, I still can't make head or tail of any of it. I'm gonna ask to have my hours upped anyway so for the sake of the post:



1) Would around £2,000 per month cover the rent, utilities (water, electric etc) and such whilst also leaving a reasonable amount to live off with regards to food and luxuries as well as council tax etc?

2) Would it all come from one bank account, or would we be able to assign certain bills to either of our accounts?

3) Does anyone have any experience with first time renting and fancy giving me a few tips?



I understand I'll be sounding like a complete bell by asking some really simple questions but I kind of need to know this stuff hah :oops:
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Which areas are you looking at? 600 PCM in north east is top end price for a 2 bedroom flat
 
Frijj said:
Fuck.

It's early.

Clearly my literacy needs improving :lol:



Is it?

There's some decidedly average ones in Newcastle for that price.
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Average rents in NE38, DH3, DH2, most SR post codes are between 450/500 PCM for a 2 bedroom flat. Newcastle will be higher as will other city centre locations or generally 'nicer' areas such as low fell
 
safccfas said:
Which areas are you looking at? 600 PCM in north east is top end price for a 2 bedroom flat
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On another website it appears to say, and I quote:

£65 per week.
£282 per month.

Please note all weekly/monthly rents refer to per person based on full occupancy x by the number of bedrooms available. For more information please contact our office.Ground floor FLAT1 x Lounge1 x Fitted Kitchen1 x Bathroom2 x Bedrooms (2 x Double)Alarm = YesGas Central Heating = YesFees: Holding Fee £100.00 (refundable at check-in) Administration fee £100 + vat Additional fees may apply depending on applicants circumstances.

I'll be F'd if I know what that means.
 
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