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exercise 5e (Questions in Finnish) p. 44

Listen to Sandra who has just moved out of her parents’ house. She’ll give you some advice on how to cope with the challenges of living on your own. Answer the questions in Finnish.


1. Millaisia kuluja oman asunnon vuokraamisesta syntyy (mainitse ainakin 4)?	Vuokra, kotivakuutus, vesilasku, sähkölasku, puhelinlasku, internet, ruoka, liikenne, huvit
2. Miten voit säästää muuttokustannuksissa?	Pyytämällä ystäviä tai sukulaisia apuun ja ostamalla käytettyjä huonekaluja ja keittiövälineitä.
3. Missä tapauksessa voit menettää vuokratakuun?	Jos olet vahingoittanut asuntoa tai jättänyt vuokran maksamatta ajallaan.
4. Mitä haittaa/hyötyä on keskustan ulkopuolella asumisesta?	Vuokra saattaa olla halvempi, mutta kulkeminen taas kalliimpaa.
5. Mitkä asiat kannattaa sopia etukäteen, jos jaat asunnon?	Kannattaa sopia selkeät säännöt mm. vuokran, ruoka- ja muiden laskujen jakamisesta ja siitä, miten kotityöt jaetaan ja kuinka toimitaan siinä tapauksessa, että joku asukkaista päättää muuttaa pois.

Renting a flat can be expensive as I have recently found out. You'll have lots of regular costs once you leave home: rent, insurance, utility bills like water and electricity, phone, internet, food, transport and entertainment - I mean going out with your friends, eating out in restaurants and so on, just to give you an idea. Some of these costs may be included in your rent, so make sure you find out what is included and what you need to pay yourself. //1

You also need to consider the costs of moving: moving company fees or costs of hiring a moving truck or a van, deposit, fees for phone, internet, water and electricity, parking permits, furniture and furnishings, linen and kitchenware, and the list goes on. You can save money by asking friends and relatives to help you with the move or buying second-hand furniture and kitchenware. // 2

In most cases if you're renting, you'll be asked to pay a security deposit in advance. This is usually 4 weeks’ rent. You’ll get this money back when you move out provided that you haven’t caused any damage to the flat and you have paid your rent on time. // 3

The location of the flat could affect your budget, depending on how close it is to public transport and shops. Living outside the centre is usually cheaper when you look at the rental prices, but it could also mean you end up paying more for a lot of taxis or for petrol if you need to get your own car. Walking to places or riding a bike are the cheapest options, or find out if you can get a monthly bus pass and a student discount. // 4

House sharing is one of the easiest ways to save money when you move out. For example, I decided to split my rent and household expenses for a four-bedroom house with three other flatmates, it was cheaper than renting a one-bedroom unit by myself. If you're sharing a flat, you should set some ground rules with your flatmates. You need to discuss how you will share the cost of rent, food and other bills, how you will divide the household chores and what you will do when somebody wants to move out. When you have planned ahead, you’ll be more likely to stay friends with your roommates. // 5