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Bargaining on rent?

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  • 26-08-2012 11:28pm
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    Thumpette
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    Myself and my husband are going to be looking for a place to rent in the next few weeks.

    I notice that the price of the type of property we are looking at seems to vary between about 1000 to 1200

    Obviously with buying you dont expect to pay the asking price, is this similar for renting or is it more black and white?

    Thanks!


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    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users Posts: 14,297 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Definitely try negotiate, even if it's upgrades in the house like furniture, new mattresses and that,

    I moved into a new place last week, 50 off the monthly price and 2 new mattresses


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    djimi
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    Can't hurt to ask! In high demand areas you wont stand much hope in getting a reduction in the rent as they will be able to find any number of tenants who will pay the asking price, but by all means chance your arm.


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    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,285 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Depends on where the property is- what demand there is likely to be- and how long a lease you are willing to sign. The longer the lease- in general, the better the deal you get. Certainly- bargain on the rent- you'd be crazy not to, though. Everything is negotiable.


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