how is your house hunting going?
not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
how much are you looking to spend?
I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room.
well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!
do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?
I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?
I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get!
how long do you want to sign a contract for?
I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that.
do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished.
you know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?
no, I thought that would be included in the rent.
it's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.
I don't think I can afford that.
don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the clearing or take care of the children.
that's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that.