Room to rent

Council tax band (England, Scotland, Wales)

Council tax is payable on all domestic properties. The amount you pay depends on the tax band. You can check the charges for each tax band online via the following websites:

England and Wales - https://www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands

Scotland - https://www.saa.gov.uk

You may have personal circumstances that mean that you pay a reduced rate. You can get more information from the local council.

Deposit

What it is?
You may have to pay a security deposit (or holding deposit) to the landlord or agent to reserve the property. Legally it can be no more than one week’s rent.
Why it’s important?
Usually, you get the money back if the landlord decides not to rent to you. But, if you pull out, the landlord may keep the money.Contact the agent for more details.

EPC rating

Where does this data come from?

We mostly rely on estate agents to provide this information, otherwise, EPC data is provided by the UK Government.

How up-to-date is this data?

Government EPC data is usually updated 2-4 times a year.

What if this data is out of date?

Please contact the estate agent to update an EPC certification.