Prior to starting to look for rented accommodation, it is important to budget carefully and calculate what monthly rental you will be able to afford. When doing this exercise, you will need to consider the additional costs of council tax, utilities, such as gas and electricity, together with any telecommunication or TV packages, including a TV licence, as these facilities are rarely included within the asking rental. Turay Homes also recommends that your net salary is at least 2.5 times the monthly rental and that this ratio is considered in light of any additional monthly commitments you have, i.e. car loans, insurance, student loans, etc.


















