Steve vRS

Or is it just like buying a house - you offer a rent and if it seems acceptable to the landlord, he takes it?

Thinking of this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...%3D95%26y%3D15

as it's close to where we are, we've sold our house and there is nothing we like on the market.

Steve

Simon C

Yes, I pay what the estate agent asked for in this place.

Why??? Cos they fix the price!!! They know what they can fill and for what price, believe it or not, the place round the corner for £25 a month more has been empty for 8 months!!

On my last place, I haggled.

Markus

I've always paid the price being asked when it comes to renting. If the place is crappy and the rent is high then don't rent the place.

The first place I rented was a brand new condo-apartment, and I was the first tenant in there. The rent included water and electricity, thus I paid only for tv/phone/internet. The second place I rented was in the same building, but had had previous tenants but was still very clean and comfortable. Slightly higher price than the prior place, but it was slightly larger.

jasey

If you don't ask you don't get.

Negotiate everything.

Steve vRS

Does the rent tend to include council tax, water rates, buildings insurance etc. or does it vary on a case by case basis?

Steve

jasey

Generally rent is just for the house / flat.

Council tax, Househould insurance would be down to you.

Buildings Insurance is generally down to the Landlord.

But check the small print.

marky1

Always negotiate. You could probably get a 10% reduction especially if it has been on the market a long time. I just had a place I own come up for renewal with the current tenants I have in. I was willing to knock 20% off if they asked (central london) They didn't ask me for any discount......