Accommodation Vocabulary
(all the) mod cons: technology at home that makes jobs easier such as a washing machine, dishwasher etc.
Sentence- Mod cons not only made household chose faster but also improved the lifestyle of the humans.
Apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units of apartments.
Sentence- The lack of residential space in bigger cities has enhanced the trend of apartment blocks.
Back garden: a garden at the rear of the house.
Sentence- Back garden should be mandatory for every house as it is a best method of afforestation.
Detached house: a house that is not physically connected to another property.
Sentence- My friend recently purchased a detached house in the outskirt of the city.
To do up a property: to repair an old building.
Sentence- To do up a property costs more than the new construction.
Dream home: a home you regard as perfect.
Sentence- They found their dream home on the shore of a lake.
First-time buyer: someone buying a property for the first time, especially when taking out a loan (mortgage).
Sentence- Easy availability of loans have enhanced the count of first-time buyers.
Fully-furnished: a rented property with all furniture included.
Sentence- A fully-furnished property always costs more.
To get on the property ladder: to buy a property with the aim of buying another bigger or more expensive one later in life.
Sentence- Now people rushed to get on the property ladder as house and flat prices rose as demand was stimulated.
Hall of residence: a college or university building where students live
Sentence- Nearly all the educational institute offers hall of residence for the students.