AUT - Other accommodation options
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Other accommodation options
There are a number of places and ways to live in Auckland while you study at AUT. Visit the following pages for information about flatting, homestay and private accommodation options.
Dictionary of terms and abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are often seen in accommodation advertisements and material:- b/r: bedroom, e.g. 2b/r = two bedrooms
- d/w: dishwasher
- f/f: combined fridge freezer
- m/w: microwave
- o.s.p: off street parking
- rm: room
- n/s: non smoker
- m/f: male or female applicant acceptable
- d/r: dining room
- Furnished: most of the furniture you need is in the flat or house, but it is a good idea to check how good the furniture is and exactly what’s included
- Mod cons: modern conveniences - can include appliances and electronics such as a microwave oven, television, telephone and pay TV
- Neg: negotiable - usually refers to the cost of rent or terms of occupancy
- r.o.w.: right of way, refers to the access to the property, will normally indicate the property is set back from the road behind a row of houses
- a.h.: after hours (after work) - meaning that the landlord or property manager prefers to be telephoned after work hours with regard to the room or accommodation
- wk: work - normally indicates that the landlord or property manager wants to be contacted during business hours
- pw: per week - this is the amount of rent you must pay each week
- refs req: references required - the landlord or property manager wants you to show letters from other landlords or anyone else who can show that you are a person of ‘good character’
- dbl: double - refers to the size of the bedroom and means the room will hold a large bed
- sing: refers to the size of the bedroom and means that it is a small room and can hold a single bed
Last updated: 19 Jul 2010 10:26am