Im pretty sure there was a item on 5 live about this recently, as the Landlord pays the Agency to let out his property they should not be charging the tenant a fee as well, as without the tenant no business would be done. A months deposit and month in advance is normal, but why should you pay the agent when the landlord is already paying them, I would go elsewhere they are ripping you off.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/h_rent...ncy.pdf
according to the above you should shop around as not all agents charge an admin fee (not sure why link is not working!). If you really want the flat negotiate with them and get the fee reduced that is far too high, all they have to do is a credit and reference check.
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