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Viewing an Apartment

This collection of phrases will assist you when you are inspecting a potential property and negotiating rental terms with a landlord.

Key Phrases

Could you clarify if the monthly utility bills are fully included in the advertised rental price, or are they billed separately?

I would like to know how much deposit is required upfront and which government-approved scheme will protect it.

Could you confirm whether this apartment is going to be let fully furnished, or will some of these items be removed?

Although the living area is spacious, I am wondering if the second bedroom is large enough to accommodate a double bed.

If I decided to proceed with the application today, what is the earliest date that the property would become available?

Has any damp or structural issue been reported recently, or is the maintenance of this building handled by an external agency?

Could you tell me what the average cost of heating is during the winter months, given the current energy rates?

Before signing the tenancy agreement, I would appreciate seeing the energy performance certificate and the gas safety record.

Practice Dialogue

Prospective Tenant
Regarding the financial details, could you clarify if the monthly utility bills are fully included in the advertised rental price?
Property Agent
Electricity and water are billed separately, whereas the high-speed internet service is completely covered by the landlord.
Prospective Tenant
If I decided to proceed with the application today, what is the earliest date that the property would become available?
Property Agent
The current tenant, who is moving abroad next week, indicated that the apartment would be vacant by Friday.
Prospective Tenant
That suits my schedule perfectly, but I would like to know how much deposit is required upfront.
Property Agent
A five-week deposit is mandatory, which will be protected in a registered government scheme within thirty days.
Prospective Tenant
Could you confirm whether this apartment is going to be let fully furnished, or will some items be removed?
Property Agent
All the furniture that you currently see will remain here, except for the television in the main bedroom.

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