Finding a Home and Moving In
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1. Property descriptions (20 entries)
- property
- detached house
- semi-detached house
- terraced house
- bungalow
- studio flat
- ground floor
- cottage
- furnished
- wardrobe
- unfurnished
- shared space
- block of flats
- housing needs
- blocked access
- heating system
- indoor
- hut
- tool shed
- handrail
2. Viewing and choosing (20 entries)
- viewing
- location
- arrange a viewing
- shared accommodation
- available immediately
- access
- neighbourhood
- newly built
- suitable
- convenience
- affordable rent
- within walking distance
- run-down
- floor plan
- well-maintained
- estate agent
- accommodation
- homestay
- full board
- listing
3. Rental arrangements (20 entries)
- rent in advance
- monthly payment
- landlord
- deposit
- bills included
- pay a deposit
- hostel
- book in advance
- moving costs
- extra charge
- booking confirmation
- late checkout
- split the bills
- extend your stay
- pay the balance
- half board
- bunk bed
- broadband bill
- bed linen
- is there a charge?
4. Moving and unpacking (20 entries)
- pack away
- take apart
- effort
- load up
- wrap up
- arrange furniture
- put together
- removal van
- packing tape
- removal company
- bubble wrap
- pile
- roll
- sort out
- clear away
- shake out
- get rid of
- locker
- roll up a sleeping bag
- mop the floor
5. Settling in (20 entries)
- set up utilities
- pipe
- feel at home
- change of address
- housewarming
- building manager
- get connected
- electricity supplier
- register your address
- water supply
- forwarding address
- gas supplier
- intercom
- spare key
- meter reading
- see you home
- checkout
- air the room
- identification
- hang out the washing