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Understanding the 53-Week Financial Year and Your Rent

October 3, 2024

As this year is a 53-week year, it’s important for our residents to understand how the occasional occurrence of a 53-week financial year impacts their rent payments. This 2024-2025 financial year, starting on April 1st, is one of those rare years. Here’s what you need to know.

What is a 53-Week Year?

Most financial years consist of 52 weeks. However, due to the way the calendar falls, an extra week is sometimes added, creating a 53-week year. This additional week can affect how rent is calculated and collected.

How Does This Affect Your Rent?

Understanding your rent payments during a 53-week year is crucial to managing your household budget effectively. The inclusion of an extra week means that rent calculations need to be adjusted accordingly.

Why is it Important?

Adjusting to a 53-week year is about ensuring that your payments are on track to keep your account in good standing without any unexpected surprises. It’s vital for budgeting correctly throughout the year, ensuring that you and your family can plan your finances with accuracy.

Where Can You Learn More?

We’ve put together detailed information to guide you through understanding the 53-week year and how it will impact your rent payments. From detailed breakdowns to FAQs, we ensure you have all the answers you need at your fingertips.

Learn more about your rent payments in a 53-week year here >

Staying informed helps in making sure that you can manage your payments effectively throughout this financial year. If you have any questions or need further assistance, our team is always here to help. Please contact us >