About to go flatting? π π‘πππ’
With the shortage of affordable, quality places to rent, the pressure comes on to sign up fast or miss out. Itβs a good idea to make sure you go into things prepared and know your rights.
Here are a few essentials:
β’ You should have a written tenancy agreement. Read it, so you know what youβre in for, preferably before you sign up for the flat.
β’ Inspect the property at the start of the tenancy and record the condition of each room. Take photos. While no one seems bothered about that small stain on the carpet now, it can cause grief later when youβre trying to get your bond back.
β’ The upfront costs when you go into a flat are up to four weeksβ rent as bond and two weeksβ rent in advance. The rent should be similar to the rent charged for similar properties in the same area. Unfortunately, itβs the market that decides whatβs reasonable. Itβs unlawful for you to be charged a letting fee.
β’ If there are a few of you in the flat, make sure that anyone whoβs not signed up on the tenancy agreement signs a flat sharing agreement. This means everyone knows where things stand and you can work through any problems that crop up.
For more information about your rights when renting, check out our website. We're here to help with free, independent information and advice. Call us on 0800 367 222, get in touch via our website, or visit a CAB near you.
Poll: π€ What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: thereβs no such thing as a βsafeβ job anymore ππ
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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57.8% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.5% Critical thinking
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25.9% Resilience and adaptability
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Brain Teaser of the Day π§ β¨ Can You Solve It? π€π¬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
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