Offers of accommodation in newspapers and on notice boards, etc. are often written in a shortened form that can be confusing. The only way to be absolutely sure what is being offered is to visit the property and ask the landlord. However, the guide below may help make the basic information in the adverts easier to understand.
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m:
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male
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f:
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female
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n/s:
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non-smoker
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veg:
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vegetarian
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s/c:
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self-contained (not shared)
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sh:
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share
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o/r:
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own room
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sng:
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room with single bed
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dble:
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room with double bed
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fl or flt:
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flat/apartment
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r or rm:
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room
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hse:
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house
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gdn:
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garden
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k + b:
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kitchen and bathroom
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rec or recep:
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reception room, either a living room/sitting room/lounge/dining room or study
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f/f:
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fully furnished
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unf:
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unfurnished
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c/h:
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central heating
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gch:
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gas central heating
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h/w:
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hot water
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w/m:
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washing machine
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nr:
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near
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no DSS:
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nobody who has rent paid for by the Department for Social Security
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p/b:
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purpose built
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pw:
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per week
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pppw:
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per person per week
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pcm:
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per calendar month
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pm:
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per month (this could mean every four weeks or per calendar month)
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inc or incl:
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rent includes bills (NOT telephone)
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ex or excl:
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rent exclusive of (does not include) bills
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