House DesignPart IV. Buying and selling____________________________________________1. How to promote your house

a) Try to list only the positive features of your home.b) Make negative things sound better:

e.g. small = cosye.g. old-fashioned = renovation projecte.g. noisy environment = lively neighbourhood

a) Describe all the aspects of the house:

Space?Location?New or not?Practical?Energy & water use?

Neighbourhood?Transport?Close to the centre?Quiet?Price?…

Examples: Look up the vocabulary of the pink words:Situated on the 2nd floor of this gated purpose built block sits this impressive, bright and spacious three double bedroom apartment which has been refurbished to the highest standard.The accommodation comprises of reception room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathroom and a Balcony.  The block also has the added benefit of communal gardens, 24 hour porter and lifts.  The Quadrangle is exceptionally popular, not forgetting the location, 5 minutes’ walk from the open expanses of Hyde Park and close to all the amenities of Oxford Street and the West End.Marble Arch (Central line), Paddington (Heathrow Express) and Edgware Road (Circle, District and Hammersmith and City Lines) are moments away.

A  Georgian Grade II listed four bedroom family house overlooking a beautiful garden square with private access to Kensington Square. The house benefits from fantastic entertaining space and a private garden at the front of the house. The master bedroom has large with a spacious dressing area and a large bathroom, the remaining bedrooms are good sizes. Situated in the heart of Kensington, the house is in close proximity to the restaurants, shops and transport links of High Street Kensington.  It is also a short walk from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The closest underground station is Kensington High Street (District and Circle lines). Close proximity to the motorway routes towards the West and Heathrow Airport.

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2. Properties in Bruges:

a) Bruges to a British buyer…: Underline the positive aspects of living in Bruges. Then summarize them in your own words:

Situated in Flanders, in the west of Belgium, Bruges is a city with a population of 118,000. Easily accessible via several motorways, the city also benefits from a railway station linking it to the other major Belgian cities. It is easy to move around within the municipality thanks to various bus lines. The municipality is famous for its Grand-Place and belfry. Bruges is also famous for other buildings such as those on the Place du Bourg, the Prinsenhof, the City Hall and the Beguine convent. For football enthusiasts, the city has two successful football clubs. Bruges is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North", as it is encircled and crossed by numerous canals. Nature-lovers can enjoy the many vast green spaces beside the canals. Property prices are average for Flanders.

b) Have a closer look at these properties in Bruges. Would you buy or rent any of them? Are some of them not so ideal? Why? What would put you off? What do you like?

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The Residential For Sale, Single Family located in Brugge 8000, Belgium is currently for sale. This property is listed for €795,000 EUR. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

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3. Homework: Writing an advert

Sell this school: Write 15-20 lines about our school as if you had to sell it!

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Saint Lewis College Bruges

Magdalena Street 30,

Phrases to help you describe a property:convenient for station and and shops.child friendlytree-house includedbuilt-in cupboardscentral heatingdouble glazingfrench windowsfront and rear gardenideal for young familieseverything on ground levelquiet residential areamuch sought-after locationimmediate vacant possessionrefurbished accommodationinternal improvementconverted loft roomsuperb viewsgenerously proportionedcorner positionroof terracein the heart of townbalanced and flexible living

elegant featurescontemporary designnotably moderncharacterful residencecharming cottagedesirable locationhistorical outlookstreet parkingoff street parkinggarage includeddelightful settingthorough renovationspacious roomselegant period featuresoriginal constructiondriveway and double garageenviable location near premier roadsclassic example of Victorian architectureen-suite bathroomsepatated looopen-planned kitchenspacious

Adjectives

Don’t always use the same adjectives to describe a place. Vary your language use by using google translate or the synonym finder in word.

good = great, wonderful, excellent, exceptional, pleasing, superior, reputable, first-rate, first-class, positive, splendid, marvelous, …

beautiful = gorgeous, lovely, wonderful, superb, ideal, magnificent, dazzling, ravishing, handsome, elegant, exquisite, cute, charming, …

large = huge, spacious, vast, roomy, sizable, sweeping, massive, extensive, gigantic, grand, enormous, considerable, broad, …

Use this website for some suitable adjectives:

The Copycat Phrase Finder: Real Estate Wordshttp://www.thecopycat.com.au/real-estate-words/

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