sheets, pillowcases, and other fabric items for the home
clothes
linen
curtains
the process of keeping something in good condition
repair
maintenance
renovation
kept in good condition through regular care
well-maintained
good-maintained
nice-maintained
the space or room just below the roof of a house
basement
attic
cupboard
an additional cost not included in the initial price
deposit
loan
hidden charge
a loan used to buy property
deposit
mortgage
rent
useful features or services in a building or area (shops, transport, parks)
maintenance costs
utilities
amenities
a building or land that someone owns
property
possession
plot
temporary accommodation
lodgings
housing estate
flatshare
electrical machines used in the home, such as a fridge or washing machine
equipment
furniture
appliances
to arrange an inspection of a property’s condition
have a survey done
sign a contract
take a viewing
to take something from someone with the intention of returning it
owe
borrow
lend
a person who helps others buy or sell property
tenant
estate agent
landlord
a system for warming the whole building
energy grid
solar panel
central heating
all modern conveniences such as electricity, heating, and running water
all mod cons
maintenance
energy-efficien
a room or area below ground level
cellar door
attic
basement