Man:
Well, the contract with my current tenant is due next week on May 3rd, and I need a day to clean and check the things in the house.
Man:
So I think the house will be ready on the 5th of May.
Woman:
Yes, that will be fine.
Woman:
And what we're most concerned about is the rent.
Woman:
We'd like something around $500 a month for each of us, but we could go up to $600 if we have to, but we can't go beyond that.
Man:
The rent will be $1,700 in total, which is within your budget.
Man:
You'll need to pay monthly to me by cash or credit card.
Man:
And you'll have to pay me $1,500 as a deposit before you move in.
Man:
The deposit is as insurance in case you break something.
Woman:
OK, that's reasonable.
Man:
Oh, I nearly forgot.
Man:
One important thing is that you'll be required to provide a credit check to guarantee your ability to pay the rent every month.
Man:
This will charge you $15.
Woman:
How about the facilities?
Man:
First, there are three bedrooms combined with two bathrooms.
Man:
Then there is a shared kitchen which was refurbished several months ago.
Man:
By the way, do you cook yourselves?
Woman:
Yeah, we like cooking.
Woman:
Do we have to buy our own cookers?
Man:
Basic facilities for cooking are available, but if you want a dishwasher, I'm sorry, it needs to be added later.
Woman:
I think the basic facilities are enough for us.
Woman:
Is there any place we can park, as one of my friends has a private car?
Man:
Yes, there is a garage which not only provides space for your car, but also has a special section where you can do some of your work.
Man:
It's very quiet for you to concentrate.
Woman:
It sounds so special.
Man:
There are some other utilities I have to tell you.
Man:
There is a garden in front of the house, in which you will find some interesting plants and beautiful flowers.
Woman:
Do we have to take care of these plants and flowers?
Man:
Well, you don't have to worry about that.
Man:
There will be a professional gardener to do the landscaping in the garden regularly.
Man:
But you do need to help water the grass once a week.
Man:
Is it a problem for you?
Woman:
We'd like to do that.
Man:
Another thing is, in this district, every household is arranged with a cleaner responsible for cleaning up the rubbish and recycling.
Man:
But this service will cost you $15 every month.
Woman:
What other bills do we have to pay?
Man:
Bills for electricity, water and gas will also be covered by yourselves.
Woman:
OK, one more question.
Woman:
Is air conditioning available in the house?
Man:
If you mean central air conditioning, I'm afraid there isn't at the moment, but each room has a conditioning unit which is installed on the window.
Woman:
That will be fine.
Woman:
Anyway, I think it's a good place to live in.
Woman:
Can we go and see the house, please?
Woman:
May I have your name and phone number?
Man:
Yes, I'm Sam Dressler.
Man:
That's S-A-M-D-R-E-S-S-L-E-R.
Woman:
I've got that down.
Man:
And my phone number is 6753 4571.
Woman:
Thank you very much.
Woman:
I'll contact you after discussing it with my two friends.
