Flat Viewing Chat

RenterGood afternoon. I have come to view the flat on the second floor.

LandlordHello. I have shown it to several people already. They have asked about the bills too.

RenterThe kitchen looks bright. Were you cleaning the windows when I arrived?

LandlordYes, I was polishing them when you rang the bell. The flat has been empty since March.

RenterIf the heating works well, I will take it. What are the monthly bills like?

LandlordElectricity has averaged one hundred and ten pounds. Gas has come to seventy pounds.

RenterHave you included water and council tax?

LandlordWater stands at thirty pounds. Council tax reaches one hundred and forty pounds each month.

RenterThat seems high. The bills come to three hundred and fifty pounds a month, then.

LandlordBroadband costs twenty-five pounds extra if you want it. The neighbours have complained about noise before.

RenterI was hoping for a quiet place. Have any repairs been done recently?

LandlordThe plumber fixed the shower last week. If you rent it, I will replace the old carpet.

RenterThe living room feels spacious. Does the rent cover any of these bills?

LandlordNo, the rent is eight hundred and fifty pounds alone. You will pay the bills yourself.

RenterI need to think it over. If everything checks out, I will call you tomorrow.