Types of housing
This type of house, popular in Britain, has neighbors on both sides and is usually the cheapest to buy.
a terraced house
What is spacious?
This adjective describes something that has a lot of space, like a house with a large garden.
What is central heating?
This system keeps a house warm in winter and is considered a key modern convenience
This person owns a property and rents it out to someone else.
a landlord
A house is made of ... and ...; a home is built with ... and ... .
walls/beams; love/dreams
This type of housing is a mirror image of its neighbor and offers more privacy than a terraced house.
a semi-detached house
What is privacy?
This noun refers to the state of being able to be alone or free from public attention, something the British deeply value in their homes.
What is a radiator?
This item, often found on a wall, emits heat and is connected to the central heating system.
This person pays rent to live in a property owned by someone else.
a tenant
It takes ... to build a house, but only ... can build a home.
hands/ hearts
This type of house offers total privacy, is surrounded by land, and is a dream for many Brits, but only a quarter of the population can afford it.
a detached house
What is to rent?
If you don't buy a house but pay the owner to live there, you do this.
What is a sink with two taps?
In the kitchen, you have this for washing dishes; it typically has two of these for hot and cold water.
This professional helps people find properties to buy or rent.
an estate agent
You can ... a house, but you can only ... a home.
rent/ own
Unlike a standard flat, this type of home has its own entrance, covers more than one floor, and is often found in converted period houses.
a maisonette
What is affordable?
This adjective describes housing that is cheap enough for most people to buy or rent.
What is a microwave oven?
This modern convenience, often called a "microwave", is used for quickly cooking or reheating
This adjective describes a feeling of being annoyed or upset because you cannot achieve what you want.
frustrated
My room, my ...
rules
These one-storey homes are slowly becoming a rare breed in the UK because developers prefer to knock them down to build taller buildings.
bungalows
What is to convert?
This verb means to change or transform a building for a new purpose, for example, turning a big house into several flats.
What are bricks and tiles?
These are the two materials Sam mentions his house is made of; one is used for the walls and the other for the roof.
This verb phrase means to tolerate or accept something, often something unpleasant or annoying
to put up (with)
There's no place like ...
home