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Advertising Terminology

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Useful websites

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Index

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Credits

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About the University of London Housing Services

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Advertising Terminology Many property advertisements use a range of abbreviations and terms with which you may not be familiar. Frustratingly, the abbreviations are not always consistent. For example inc. and incl. are both abbreviations for inclusive, meaning that the bills are included in the rent. In order to show how these abbreviations and terms are used we have written two typical advertisements, together with a translation of what they mean. These two advertisements include the majority of terms and abbreviations that you will come across. First advertisement Brockley Lrg bedsit. Nr stn. N/s prof pref. Dep/refs reqd. W/m, m/w, & all mod cons. ÂŁ656 pcm Gch, Bills incl Brockley Most adverts begin by saying where the property is. Brockley is an area of South East London (SE4).). Lrg bedsit Large bedsit. A bedsit is a room with its own cooking facilities but where you would share the bathroom and toilet with other tenants.

Nr stn Near station.

N/s prof pref Non smoking professional (ie not a student) preferred. Dep/refs reqd Deposit and references required. 130

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W/m, m/w

Washing machine, Microwave.

all mod cons

‘All modern conveniences’. There is no precise definition of what this means. It could just mean you have a fridge and cooker. Ask what they mean by this phrase when you call them.

£656 pcm

The rent is £656 per calendar month.

Gch

Gas central heating.

Bills incl

Utility Bills are included in the rent. Inclusive can also be abbreviated as ‘inc’ Second advertisement Finsbury Park Dble en-suite room with p/shwr on grd flr in quiet hse. Share kit. Veg pref. Newly refurb. F/f. £140 pw. Bills excl. Cls to all amenities. 20 mins to central London. No DSS

Dble

Double room. Please note that there is no agreed definition of a double room. Most of the time when landlords describe a room as a double, they are just indicating that a room is large rather than that it is for two people. Always check what they mean by this when you call.

en-suite rm

An en-suite room is a bedroom with its own bathroom or shower.

p/shwr

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grd flr

Ground floor (ie street level)

quiet hse

Quiet house.

veg pref

Vegetarian preferred. The people you would be sharing with would prefer to share with another vegetarian.

Share kit

Share kitchen with others.

Newly refurb

Newly refurbished

F/f

Fully furnished. The vast majority of property in London is rented furnished.

ÂŁ140 pw. Bills excl

ÂŁ140 per week. Bills excluded (ie you will need to pay bills in addition to this rent)

Cls to all amenities

Close to shops, takeaways, restaurants

20 mins to 20 minutes travelling time to central London. central London

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No DSS

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The landlord will not accept Housing Benefit. This generally does not apply to students.


Useful websites Starting www.nationalcode.org.uk www.loot.com www.gumtree.com www.arla.com www.nalscheme.co.uk www.tpos.co.uk

www.zoopla.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk www.equalityadvisoryservice.com www.ncil.org.uk www.ukcisa.org.uk

Planning http://commonplace.arts.ac.uk/where-i-live www.tfl.gov.uk www.energysavingtrust.org.uk www.oystercard.com www.spendometer.co.uk www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Looking www.landregistry.gov.uk www.mydeposits.co.uk

www.tds.gd.com www.depositprotection.com

Moving www.tvlicencing.co.uk www.endsleigh.co.uk

www.saxoninsurance.com www.cover4students.com

Resolving www.shelter.org.uk www.justice.gov.uk www.moneyclaim.gov.uk

www.citizensadvice.org.uk Agencies . . . . . . . . . 24, 100 Advice . . . . . . . . . . 126, 127 Reference

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Index Discrimination Act ��������� 33

Local authorities ������61, 81

East London ������������� 44, 45

Loot ���������������������������������� 23

Alternative Dispute Resolution ������������������������ 98

Environmental Health Officers �������������������������� 126

Mice �������������������������������� 121

Studio Flats ���������������������� 19

Neighbours ���������������������� 83

Areas of London ����������������������� 36, 37

Energy Saving ������������������ 68

Noise ����������������������� 83, 126

Tenancy Deposit Scheme ��������������������� 95, 96

Families ���������������������������� 29

Assignments ��������� 122, 123

North London ������������40, 41

Gas Safety ������������������������ 82

Average Rent ����������� 38, 39

Guarantors ���������������������� 86

North West London ������������������������42, 43

Bedsits ����������������������������130

Halls of Residence ������������������14, 18

Bills �������������������� 63, 64, 109 Break Clauses ������������������ 90 Budgeting ������������������62, 63

Holding Deposits ����������������������92, 93

Notice boards ������������������ 23 Overseas Students ������������������� 30, 32 Postcodes ����������������� 38, 39

Building Regulations �������������������� 118

Host Families ������������������ 17

References ������������������������ 85

Hostels ������������������������������ 17

Repairs ������������������� 116, 118

Buying a Property ���������������������������� 27

Houses in Multiple Occupation ���������������������� 79

Resident Landlord ��������������������� 16, 89

Central London ���������52, 53

Housing Act 2008 ���������������������������������� 79

Safety ������������������ 58, 60, 82

Contracts ������������������� 84, 87 Council Tax ������ 62, 64, 109

Insurance ����������������� 60, 110

Court ��������������������� 119, 120

Inventory ���������������106, 107

Sharing ���������� 14, 15, 69, 70

Damage Deposit �������������������� 94, 119

Joint tenancy ������������������ 87

Smoke detector �������������� 78

Licensing of landlords ��������������������79, 81

South East London ����������������������� 46, 47

Disability

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South West London ����������������������� 48, 49

Agencies �����������������24, 100 Advice ������������������� 126, 127

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Schedule of Condition ���������������105, 106

Tenancy Relations Officers �������������������������� 126 Transport �������������55, 56, 57 TV licence ����������������������109 West London ������������50, 51


Credits Project Manager Aisling Traynor University of London Housing Services Contributions Roland Shanks University of London Housing Services, various Gemma Dormer University of London Housing Services, various Kate Logsdon University of London Housing Services, ‘Repairs’ “Is your property and landlord licensed?’ Edward Rees University of London Housing Services, “Tenancy Deposit Protection’ ‘Damage deposits’ James Sewell University of London Housing Services, ‘Letting Agents’ ‘Agency

Charges’ Emma Nabavian London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, ‘Housing for international students’ Steven Hawdon Kings College London ‘Budgeting and Council tax’ Barry Hayward Goldsmiths, University of London, ‘Housing for students with disabilities’ Helen Deakin Transport for London ‘Getting Around’

Thanks to University of London Union, Kings College London, Goldsmiths, University of London & University of the Arts London and Sam Nightingale (www. samnightingale.com)

for providing photographic material Additional Photographic material: Material: www. londonhostfamilies. com Richard Baker Haringey CouncilSean Wallis, Benedict Richards, Andy Wood, Richard Baker, Haringey Council, Nick Dolding, Visit East London-Tour East London, Camden Council, City of London, www.urban75.com, Lambeth Council, Ian Teh, Sam Nightingale, Dave Tett, Photogen, Fotolia, Simon Judd

Design Simon Judd SJ Creative studio@sj-creative.co.uk www.sj-creative.co.uk This is the 11th edition of the Guide and all those not mentioned here who assisted with the production of the first 10 editions, have also contributed to the success of this edition. If you would like to order copies of, or, advertise in the guide, please contact housing@lon.ac.uk

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