So far we have gone through all the obvious establishment costs you will face when you move into a new place. This section goes through a few other issues that you may not have thought of, and might like to quiz your landlord or agent on before you move in.

WATER ISN’T ALWAYS FREE

In most cases your water is free, but sometimes it isn’t—it is really important that you clear this matter up with your landlord or agent before you move in, as I’m sure you don’t want any unexpected surprises in the form of extra bills!

Even if it turns out that your water isn’t free, the only thing that you can be asked to pay for is the water usage portion of the water bill. Making you pay for water usage isn’t usually in standard leases, but some people write it in as an extra clause.