Ten questions to ask before paying a hall advance

Once the advance is paid, changing your mind can cost money. Take these questions on your visit and ask for the answers in writing.

1. What exactly does the rent include?
2. How many hours does it cover, and when must we leave?
3. Which charges are extra, such as electricity, generator and cleaning?
4. Is GST included in the quoted price?
5. How many guests can sit and eat in one batch?
6. Can we bring our own caterer and decorator?
7. How much parking is there?
8. Is there another function on the same day?
9. When is the balance due, and how can we pay it?
10. How much of the advance comes back if we cancel or change the date?

Always collect a signed receipt that shows the function date, the hall name and the amount paid.