Renting an apartment
Oh Gosh! I didn’t even know that hunting for an apartment could be so tough!
Are you going to rent an apartment?
Yes. As soon as possible. I have to find a new place as my lease expires next week. First I checked all the classified websites regarding a property but I couldn’t find anything in my price range. I can’t afford an expensive property now. Then I found real estate listings in newspapers, but the apartments I saw were just awful to my mind. They are old, run-down and not well-maintained.
I understand. And what’s your price range? Do you have any special location in mind?
Well, I expect to pay something around 1000 $ a month. Anything under this price will do. As for the location - I need a place near my office. So I could save a good amount on commuting.
But the district where you work is a plush one. And the property is quite expensive here. How will you manage the rent alone? Don’t you want to look for a roommate to divide the cost of renting?
That’s also a good option. I have to think about it.
I guess I have a couple of variants for you. A friend of mine is subletting his studio apartment for 6 months while he travels in America. He's got a beautiful apartment. It’s fully furnished and has a large balcony overlooking the park.
That sounds great. It's a pity that the apartment will be available only for several months. I'm planning to move in for 2 years at least.
OK. I get the point. There is another vacant place near your office. It's rather spacious with an upscale neighborhood.
Has it got all the utilities?
Well, the building itself was recently renovated and it's well-maintained. All the apartments have an intercom and the doors are highly secure. The apartment definitely has electricity, gas, water and heating. I'm not sure about a washing machine or a dish-washer. We have to ask the landlord about the details.
If it's not over my budget I am ready to see it today.
As far as I know to move in you will need to pay the first and the last month’s rent plus a security deposit that you will get it back at the end of your lease if the apartment is in good condition.
Flat rent
Oh my God! I didn't even know that apartment hunting can be so difficult!
Are you going to rent an apartment?
Yes. As soon as possible. I need to find a new location as my lease expires next week. I first checked all real estate listings sites but could not find anything within my price range. I cannot afford expensive housing now. Then I found a list of properties in the newspapers, however the apartments I looked at were just awful in my opinion. They are old, dilapidated and unkempt.
I understand. What is your price range? Are you looking for a special location?
Well, I'm hoping to pay around $ 1000 a month. Anything less than this price will do. As for the location - I need a place near the office. This way I can save a good amount on travel.
But the area where you work is prestigious. And housing here is quite expensive. How do you handle rent alone? Would you like to look for a roommate to split the rent?
This is also a good option. I need to think about it.
I think I have a couple of options for you. A friend of mine rents out his studio apartment for 6 months while he travels around America. He has a beautiful apartment. Fully furnished, it has a large balcony overlooking the park.
Sounds great. It is a pity that the apartment will only be available for a few months. I plan to move in for 2 years at least.
OK. I understood. There is still a free space next to your office. It is quite spacious with a wealthy environment next door.
Are there all the amenities?
Well, the building itself has been recently renovated and is very well maintained. All apartments have a two-way communication system, high-strength doors. The apartment has electricity, gas, water and heating. I'm not sure about the washing machine or dishwasher. You will need to check with the owner for details.
If this does not exceed my budget, then I am ready to watch it today.
Mr. Kapresse: - Good afternoon, Alice. I'm going on a business trip to St. Petersburg for 10 days. Last time, you told me that you worked in the sphere of rental service. Can you suggest where I could stay for these days?
Alice: - Good afternoon, mr. Kapresse. It’s a pleasure to know that you’re coming back. Are you looking for a budget, tourist-class, business-class or luxury accommodation?
Mr. Kapresse: - Dear Alice, I'm too old and I'm ready to overpay for a good service and soft bed. So, I want to rent a 1-bedroom apartment with a wide bathroom. There should be wi-fi and some basic amenities: sleepers, satellite TV, some household appliances. The flat should be located just a few minutes ’walk from Nevsky metro station. Do you have anything like that?
Alice: - I’d like to recommend you the perfect apartment on Nevsky, 56. This is a modern two-room apartment decorated in classic style. It’s situated on the top floor of a five-storey building. There is an elevator there. Double-glazed windows face the yard. The price is high, but we might give you a special discount of 15 per cent. The total price should be 119 $ per day.
Mr. Kapresse: -That sounds great. Could I look at the photos? I think I need two or three different options to look at, because I want to have a choice. I kindly ask you to send a bottle of champagne and flowers in the apartment. I also want to order a transfer from the airport to your office.
Alice: - Yes, indeed. I'll send all photos by e-mail. Could you tell me your e-mail address?
Mr. Kapresse: - My e-mail is [email protected] Please, send me an invoice too. If the apartment looks nice, I'll pay for it immediately.
Alice: - Sure, mr. Kapresse. It's a pleasure to deal with you! Looking forward to your reply ..
Mr. Kapresse: -Thank you, Alice. See you soon.
Alice: - Good bye, mr. Kapresse.
Transfer
Mr. Caprezze: - Good afternoon, Alice. I am planning to come to St. Petersburg for 10 days for work. Last time you said that you work for a rental service. Could you please suggest something where I can stop at this time?
Alice: - Good afternoon, Mr. Caprezze. Nice to hear that you are coming again. Are you looking for an economical budget option, business class or luxury accommodation?
Mr. Caprezze: - Dear Alice, I am very old and ready to overpay for good service and a soft bed. So, I would like to rent an apartment with one bedroom and a large bathroom. The apartments should have wi-fi and the most basic amenities: satellite TV, slippers, household appliances. The apartment should be within walking distance from the Nevsky Prospekt metro station. Do you have something suitable?
Alice: - I would recommend you a wonderful apartment at 56 Nevsky Prospect. This is a modern two-room apartment, decorated in a classic style. The apartment is located at the very top of a five-story building. The house has an elevator. Double-glazed windows overlook the courtyard. The price is quite high, but we are ready to offer you a special 15% discount. The total cost will be $ 119 per day.
Mr. Caprezze: - Sounds great. May I have a look at the pictures? I would like to see a few more options, as I want to give me a choice. I beg you to send flowers and a bottle of champagne to the apartment. Also, I want to book a car from the airport to your office.
Alice: - Yes, of course. I will send all photos by email. Please tell me your email address?
Mr. Caprezze: - My mailing address - [email protected] Send me an invoice too, please. If I like the apartment, I will pay for it immediately.
Alice: - Of course, Mr. Caprezze. It's a pleasure to do business with you! I'll be waiting for your response.
Mr. Caprezze: - Thank you, Alice. See you later.
Alice: Goodbye, Mr. Caprezze.
1. Apartment complex [əˈpɑːtmənt ˈkɒmplɛks] - apartment building
This is usually the name of a group of apartments owned by one company.
“Let’s go check out that new apartment complex over on Riverside Drive. " "Let's see that new apartment building on Riverside Drive."
2. Landlord [ˈLænlɔːd] , landlady[ˈLændˌleɪdi] - landlord
The owner or the owner of the rented apartment. The landlord charges a monthly rent and is responsible for repairing the property according to the lease.
“My landlord gets angry if I pay the rent late! ” - "My landlord is not happy if I delay my rent!"
3. Tenant[ˈTɛnənt] - tenant
A person who rents an apartment or house. His name is on the lease.
“The tenant is responsible for any damage to the apartment. ” - "The tenant is responsible for any damage caused to the apartment."
4. Lease - lease contract
A contract between a tenant and a landlord that sets out the terms of renting the property. The tenant signs the contract before moving into the property. If the tenant violates the terms of the contract, he may be evicted or be required to pay a fine.
“I signed a lease for one year. " - "I signed a lease for a year."
5. To break a lease- violate the terms of the lease
When a tenant fails to pay the agreed rental amount for the specified period of time, this is called a breach of the terms of the lease.
“If you break the lease your credit score will be bad. " “If you break the terms of the lease, your credit history will be damaged.”
6. Credit approval [ˈKrɛdɪt əˈpruːvəl] — credit authorization
Before you can rent or buy an apartment or house, the person you pay will need to check your credit history to make sure that you are a responsible and solvent person. If your credit history is satisfactory, the bank will agree to issue you a loan. You can then rent your home or get a mortgage to pay for it.
“If I can get credit approval I will be able to get that new house. ” "If I get a loan, I can buy that new house."
In order for the bank to give you a loan, you may be asked to make a list with the names and phone numbers of those who are able to confirm your identity and solvency, that is, give you recommendations.
“Before they let me sign a lease, they want to check my references. " "Before they give me a contract to sign, they want to check my recommendations."
8. Security deposit- pledge
A certain amount that you have to pay to the landlord before you move into the rented apartment. This money will be returned to you when the rental period expires, provided that the property has not been damaged. Landlords ask for a deposit in order to have some money for expenses in case the tenant moves out early or causes damage to the apartment.
“Before you move in you’ll have to pay a security deposit of $ 250. " "You will have to pay a $ 250 bond before you move into your new home."
9. Co-signer - guarantor
If you need to rent a house or apartment, but the landlord thinks your income is insufficient, you can get a third party to sign the lease. This third party will be your “surety”. Your income plus the guarantor's income will be considered when deciding if you can afford the rent.
“Since I am a student, I don’t have a high income. I will need a co-signer so I can get into that apartment. " “I’m a student and therefore don’t earn much. I will need a guarantor to be able to move into this housing. "
10. Notice of eviction [ˈNəʊtɪs əv i (ː) ˈvɪkʃən] - eviction notice
Eviction is compulsion to leave a rented home. Usually tenants are evicted for violating the terms of the lease.
“When I returned home there was a notice of eviction on my door. I should have paid the rent! ” “When I got home, there was an eviction notice on my door. I had to pay the rent! "
11. Amenities [əˈmiːnɪtiz] - arrangement
Additional benefits in an apartment or apartment building. The pool or gym is an example for. A fireplace or jacuzzi is an example for a living space itself.
“This apartment complex has a lot of great amenities... They have an indoor pool, a basketball court and a game room. " “This apartment building is beautifully furnished with an indoor pool, basketball court and a games room!”
12. Mortgage [ˈMɔːgɪʤ] - mortgage loan
A home loan in the form of a loan repayment guarantee. Individuals receive a mortgage loan through a mortgage company (bank), after which they can immediately buy a house or apartment. The person pays the company (bank) a set amount every month until the loan is paid in full.
“Our mortgage payment each month is $ 1300. ” "We pay $ 1,300 on our mortgage every month."
13. Down payment - down payment for housing
In some situations, you will be required to pay a certain amount as a down payment on your home - usually even before you can move into it.
“We will need $ 10,000 for the down payment on our new house. ” "We're going to need $ 10,000 in down payment for our new home."
14. Realtor [ˈRɪəltə] / Real estate agent - realtor / real estate agent
The profession of a person who specializes in real estate ("real estate") and selects housing for you. This person will also help you find a buyer for the home you want to sell. Realtors receive a percentage of the transaction amount.
“My realtor is Barbara Smith. She is really good at her job. ” “My realtor is Barbara Smith. She knows her stuff. "
15. Asking price[ˈⱭːskɪŋ praɪs] - asking price
The price at which the home owner wants to sell it. Depending on the state of the economy and other factors, the seller can raise or lower the price.
“His asking price is way too high. Nobody is going to make him an offer. " - “He asks too high price... Nobody will propose to him. "
16. To flip a house - resell the house
This expression is used to describe the act of buying a home with the intention of selling it profitably in the near future. Usually, the buyer buys a dilapidated house, renovates it and tries to sell it for a higher price. This is called “flipping a house”.
“How long do you think it would take to flip that house? " “How quickly do you think this house can be resold?”
17. Lot - plot
The piece of land on which a house is built (or will be built). An advertisement for the sale may state: "A beautiful two-storey house on a spacious plot."
“I want a large lot so that my kids have somewhere to play. " "I want a large piece of land for my children to play."
18. Wooded lot[ˈWʊdɪd lɒt] - forest area
This is the name of the area where many trees grow. Forest plots are in demand because they provide shade and privacy, so the price is usually slightly higher.
“If you live in a wooded lot your neighbors won’t be able to see into your windows. ” - "If you live in a forest area, neighbors will not be able to look through your windows."
19. Cul-de-sac / dead end - dead end
At this point the street ends, there is no further passage. The dead end is round in shape and usually houses are built around it. Many people prefer to settle in such areas due to the low traffic volume. The movement is produced only by those who live here.
“I like living in a cul-de-sac because there isn’t a lot of traffic. ” "I like living in a dead end because there are few cars here."
20. Upgrades [ˈɅpgreɪdz] - "improved" version
When you buy a new home from a developer, you usually have two alternatives. You can get standard housing or housing with some “improvements” (whichever comes out more expensive). When you choose the latter, it means you are choosing an "improved" housing option. An example is more expensive lamps instead of those offered in the "standard" version and, let's face it, ugly.
“This house comes with a lot of upgrades like tile floors and stainless steel appliances. " "This house has a lot of improvements: it has tiled floors and stainless steel appliances."
21. Subdivision [ˈSʌbdɪˌvɪʒən] - microdistrict
A real estate area or parcel of land divided into sections on which houses are built. Houses are usually built on a small plot and by the same developer.
“In our subdivision there are 100 homes all built by Centex. ” “There are 100 houses in our neighborhood, all built by Centex.”
22. HOA / Home Owners Association - Homeowners Association
An organization created by a neighborhood developer that enforces rules and laws. This group is responsible for maintaining common areas such as swimming pools or walking paths. Each tenant is a member of this association and pays a monthly fee. This money goes, for example, for landscaping and landscaping of the territory. ASJ meets several times throughout the year to discuss current issues.
“The HOA has decided to put a new pool in. " - "ASJ decided that the house needs a new pool."
23. Townhouse [ˈTaʊnhaʊs] - townhouse
Another name is “row house”. Typically a dwelling on two floors, with living space and kitchen on the first and bedrooms on the second. Townhouses are connected by common side walls.
“Near the downtown area you will find a lot of townhouses. " - "There are many townhouses near the city center."
24. "No money down"- "No down payment"
When you buy a home, you usually need to make a down payment. If the seller promises “no money down” in the ad, then the down payment is not required.
“Now is a great time to buy a house. You can get a new home with no money down. " “Now is a great time to buy a home. You can get a new home without a down payment. "
25.4BD / 2BA
You can find this kind of expression in newspapers that publish real estate ads. “BD” means “bedroom”, a bedroom, and “BA” means “bathroom”, a bathroom. In our example, the house or apartment has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
“We have three kids so we want four bedrooms and two bathrooms. We are only looking at the adds that say, 4BD / 2BA.”-“ We have three children, so we need 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We pay attention only to those ads that say: 4BD / 2BA. "
26. Breach of contract - violation of the terms of the contract
Failure to comply with contractual agreements. If I sign a contract, which says that I will not keep animals in the apartment, but at the same time I have a pet, then this is a violation of the terms of the contract.
“My landlord is suing me for a breach of contract because I have too many people living with me. " "My landlord accuses me of violating the terms of the contract because there are too many people living with me."
27. Furnished apartment [ˈFɜːnɪʃt əˈpɑːtmənt] - furnished apartment
Apartment, (furniture [ˈfɜːnɪʧə]). Such apartments are usually designed for those who are renting an apartment for a short time.
“I am only going to be in Seattle for six months. I will need to rent a furnished apartment. " “I’ll only be in Seattle for six months. I will need to rent a furnished apartment. "
28. To put down money - deposit money
If you are required to make an initial payment for the house that you intend to buy, then you need to deposit a certain amount of money. You can say, “I put down $ 10,000 on my new house in Atlanta” - “I deposited $ 10,000 for my new house in Atlanta.”
“If you don’t want another buyer to buy that house you’ll have to put money down on it. " "If you don't want someone else to buy this house, you have to deposit money for it."
29. "All bills paid" [ɔːl bɪlz peɪd] - "including utility bills"
If you rent a house or apartment and the monthly payment includes utility bills - “utilities” (electricity, gas, telephone ...), then this is called “all bills paid”. The tenant does not need to worry about paying utility bills - the landlord has already included these services in the rental price.
“The rent for this house is $ 1000 a month. This price is all bills paid. " - "The rent for the house is $ 1000 per month, including utilities."
30. Floor plan - layout
Internal home improvement. Location of rooms. An elderly person who has difficulty getting around may prefer a layout where rooms are close together so they don't have to walk a lot.
“I like this floor plan... Having the kitchen next to the den is great. ” - “I like this layout. The kitchen next to the room is convenient. "
Layout of Sheldon and Leonard's apartment and Penny's apartment (from the TV series "The Big Bang Theory")
31. One-story, two-story - one-story or two-story house
The floor or level of the house is called “story”. The one-story house is called “one-story house”. Most homes for sale are one or two storey. Houses of three or more floors are usually classified as luxury houses [ˈlʌkʃəri ˈhaʊzɪz].
“My grandmother needs a one-story house since she can’t walk up the stairs. ” - "My grandmother needs a one-story house, she cannot climb the stairs."
32. Ghetto [ˈGɛtəʊ] / Slum - slums
Slang name for poor areas with high crime rates.
“There is a lot of crime in the ghetto. " "There is a lot of crime in the slums."
33. Ritzy area[ˈRɪtsɪ ˈeərɪə] - fashionable area
In a fashionable area, all the houses are expensive and sophisticated.
“Our friends make a lot of money. They live in a nice big house in the ritzy area of town. ” - “Our friends earn decent money. They live in a beautiful large house in a fashionable area of \u200b\u200bthe city. "
34. Starter home[ˈStɑːtə həʊm] - first dwelling
A relatively small house, which the newlyweds buy as an option for the first time. It is assumed that when the couple earns more, they will move to a larger house.
“My son and his wife just got married. They just bought a small house near their work. It is cute, but it is just a starter home... In a few years, when they have more money saved, they’ll move to a bigger house. ” “My son just got married. He and his wife just bought a small house near work. He's cute, but this is only the first home. In a couple of years, when they save up money, they will move to a bigger house. "
35. Curb appeal - attractive appearance
The exterior appeal of a home in terms of its sale, from curb - "curb" and appeal - "attractiveness."
“If you want to sell your house you need some curb appeal. " "If you want to sell a house, it needs an attractive appearance."
36. Run down - dilapidated
An old, crumbling dwelling.
“My home is old and run down... I need to make some repairs and paint the exterior. ” “My house is old and dilapidated. I need to fix something and paint the outside. "
37. Fixer upper[ˈFɪksər ˈʌpə] - house for renovation
An old and dilapidated house, if renovated and renovated, can again turn into a pretty home. Such houses can often be seen near the business center of the city. It was here that the first houses in the city were built many years ago. Old houses are taking on new life and, due to their good location, can be quite expensive.
“If you are going to buy fixer upper you better have some money for repairs. " - "If you are going to buy a house for renovation, you will need money."
Instead of starting renovations, you can buy an already renovated, renovated house.
“A newly renovated house in the historic downtown. "-" Newly renovated house in historic center cities".
And here are some more useful expressions for those who want to rent an apartment (the translation of these words and phrases is given below):
Classifieds [ˈKlæsɪfaɪdz] - message board
"For sale" - "For Sale"
"For rent" - "Rent"
Price range - price range
Furnished[ˈFɜːnɪʃt], unfurnished[ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt], semi-furnished[ˈSɛmi-ˈfɜːnɪʃt] - furnished, unfurnished, partially furnished
Balcony[ˈBælkəni] (overlooking the park) - balcony (overlooking the park)
I can’t affordBrE, AmE - "I Can't Afford"
Roommate[ˈRuˌmeɪt] - roommate
Spacious[ˈSpeɪʃəs] - spacious
Upscale neighborhood[ˈɅpˌskeɪl ˈneɪbərˌhʊd] - a respectable area
To move in - move in, move in (into the apartment)
To move out - move out, check out (from the apartment)
On average[ɒn ˈævərɪʤ] - on average
Utilities - utilities
Come to - (in this context) "total"
Laundromat[ˈLɔndrəˌmæt] - self-service laundry
To sublet[ˈSʌˌblɛt] - sublease
Studio apartment[ˈSt (j) uːdɪəʊ əˈpɑːtmənt], bachelor flat[ˈBæʧələ flæt] - studio apartment, consisting of one room (with built-in kitchen)
One- (two-, three-) bedroom apartment - an apartment with one (two, three) bedrooms and one living room.
Now let's hear how a simple English guy living in his parents' house is trying to rent an apartment in London. If you don't understand, turn on English subtitles (or just close your eyes and enjoy the sound of English speech with characteristic British pronunciation).
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Hello dear travelers!
Earlier in one of the articles I wrote about what to say when you are, but what about those who prefer to rent an apartment. In this article, I will write a dialogue on the topic for this group of people apartment rentthat can arise between the landlord and the tourist when inspecting the apartment. So, you meet with the owner of the apartment at the entrance to the building.
Dialogue on english language
Owner of the apartment: Good morning! Are you ready to see the apartment?
Tourist:Yes. Let’s go inside.
Owner of the apartment: We’ll start with the kitchen and dining room.
Tourist:Oh good, refrigerator and stove. Is there a dishwasher too?
Owner of the apartment:It’s right over there, next to this sink. There’s also a garbage disposal and a trash compactor.
Tourist:Perfect! I'd like to take a look at the bedrooms and bathroom.
Translation into Russian
Apartment owner:Good morning! Are you ready to see the apartments?
Tourist:Yes. Let's go inside.
Apartment owner:Let's start with the kitchen and dining room.
Tourist:ABOUT! How good is it that there is a refrigerator and a stove? Is there a dishwasher too?
Apartment owner:Over there, next to the sink. There is also a waste disposal unit and a waste compactor.
Tourist:Sumptuously! Can I take a look at the bedrooms and bathroom now?
You walk through the living room, which contains a sofa, several armchairs, one small table, and a TV. There is a wall-to-wall carpeting throughout.
You walk through the living room, which has a sofa, some armchairs, one small table, and a TV. The floor is carpeted.
Dialogue in English
Owner of the apartment:Here are the bedrooms. They are connected by the bathroom. Which bedroom will you use?
Tourist:I like the one facing the swimming pool. I'll use the other for my study. Can I get a desk and a chair for the study?
Owner of the apartment:I will see if there are any in storage.
Translation into Russian
Apartment owner:Here are the bedrooms. Next to them is the bathroom. Which room do you prefer?
Tourist: I like the bedroom with access to the pool, and I will use the other as a study. Can I ask for a table and chair for this room?
Apartment owner:I'll see if there is anything left in the warehouse.
You realize that although your apartment is furnished throughout, you have no food in your kitchen.
You understand that although there is a lot of furniture in the apartment, there is absolutely no food in the kitchen.
Dialogue in English
Tourist:I don’t have a car. Is there a grocery store somewhere near here?
Owner of the apartment:You are lucky. There’s a supermarket down the street. It's about a ten-minute walk. Let’s go back to my office and talk about your lease.
Translation into Russian
Tourist:I dont have a car. Is there a grocery store nearby?
Apartment owner:You are lucky. There is a supermarket at the end of the street. To go ten minutes on foot. Let's go back to my office and talk about the terms of the lease.
This is the kind of conversation that can take place between a tourist and an apartment owner about renting an apartment.
