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.