2nd year accomo, holding fees?

[Psypher5]

Hi,

just went to view a house for next September, and the woman said it would be 150 each holding fee to secure the property.

This would be non refundable and not go towards anything. Then a 200 pounds deposit when we move in.

Isn't 150 each asking a lot, I thought it would at least go towards the rents or something? Everything I can see online justify s my thoughts so any advice? Legal advice?


This is only the first house we have seen yet, but they seem to be going fast, and the uni list doesn't come out till mid feb :/ Help

 

[Psypher5]

no, the uni haven't released "the list" yet so this is off our own back, just a number from a local housing place in town.

Everyone I've spoken to says shes taking the biscuit. Think we'll be looking for somewhere else