Rental & associated costs

[Neil Meadowcroft]

Hi,

Just in the process of testing the water and trying to gain some further insight into costs that we are likely to incur as part of the move.

We don’t know for definite where we will be living but the guess is either Melbourne or Adelaide. My question is based on the "additional costs" that we might have ie: Gas, Water, electric & local rates etc.

Is it common practice to include all the on costs when advertising or is this something in addition. We will be going for either a 6 or 12 month lease before we finally commit ourselves to purchasing a house and am wondering if this might hold some weight to negotiating a reduction.

Cheers.

[daisydeeds]

check out realestate.com.au.

for property to rent/for sale.

Congratulations Neil for getting your visa!

Daisydeeds.

[ABCDiamond]

Tenant pays: Normal utilities like Gas, Electric and sometimes water usage. And Own property contets insurance.

Landlord pays: Council Rates, Water Access, Buildings Insurance, Repairs and Maintenance. Sometimes water usage.

Tenant also pays a Bond equivalent to 4 weeks rent. This is held by a government department until you leave.

12 months is the most common term, but many landlords will accept 6 months.

[Neil Meadowcroft]

Cheers thanks that.