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Recently on the lookout for  a new place, I thought it may be of interest for those looking , to sift through some of the descriptions found in ad placements.


Categories -
Penthouse - Usually top floor, with a terrace, and sole use of roof. Could be shared with other apartments airconditioning units on the roof.

Apartment - Without a terrace, but with balconies in some cases.

Maisonette - Apartment with a door which you can call your own.

Terraced House -  House on two or more levels, possibly with a garage or backyard, and roof
Town House -  House on two or more levels, without garage.

Villas and Bungalows are standard houses with the Bungalow being single storey , both having a garage, garden and pool in some cases.
These are further subdivided into
Detached - Dont hear the neighbours, Private
Semi Detached - Not as private, with neighbours on a shared wall

House of Character - Something which is falling apart, and old
further subdivided into
Converted - somebodys had an attempt at trying to fix it
Unconverted - Nobodys bothered , it will cost a fortune to repair.

Property in development comes in various stages

Finished - it has a roof, and windows. without a bathroom, and kitchen , missing internal doors, the floor and any lighting

Unfinished - someone had the idea, built something and forgot about it

On Plan - someone has the idea, hasnt gotten any approval yet, and will sit on the cash from deposits at 5% for 10 years.

Descriptions in the ad placements itself and meanings.

Brand New unfurnished - Just been built , nobody has tested any equipment to see if its working properly,may see some teething issues.

Designer - Somebody has attempted to decorate according to various magazine cutouts of the seventies, and colour coded according to traffic lights.

Modern - Fairly new, things are generally working, and in good condition.

Cosy - Cant swing a cat

Central Location - Noisy, drunk students, great for parties.

Near shopping centres - Disturbances from delivery vehicles , honking from 7 am.

Side sea view - if you stick your neck out, and turn and face at angle X, you will spot a glimpse of blue, allegedly the sea.

Refurbished - Same old , same old, but someone has attempted to paint it.

Well furnished - too many pieces from various pawn shops.

Luxurious - Cant afford it if you have to ask for it / or someone has spent unwisely

Unobstructed views - the planning permits for the vacant lots have been issued but nobodys built ...yet

Airy - Cant heat it up in winter