学習ノート
賃貸契約をしたい物件について、質問をしたいときに使えるさまざまなフレーズ:
- Is the rent inclusive of utilities like water and electricity?
- Can you tell me more about the amenities available?
- How much is the bond/security deposit?
- How long is the lease term?
賃貸契約をしたい物件の内見をしたときに使えるさまざまなフレーズ：:
- I’m considering making an application. / I would like to apply for this property.
- I like the layout.
- I like the amenities.
- It’s a bit above my price range. / It’s within my price range.
ポイント:
会話には、さまざまな質問形式があります。
- 「is」 を使った疑問文では、次のように動詞と主語を逆にするだけです。
- Is the rent inclusive of …?
(is + 主語 + 形容詞)
-「how much」や「how long」が付け加えられた疑問文も、動詞「is」と主語を逆にするだけです。
- How much is the bond?
(question phrase + is + subject) （疑問句 + is + 主語） - How long is the lease term?
(question phrase + is + subject) （疑問句 + is + 主語）
- are、will、canなどの助動詞を使った疑問文を作る場合は、助動詞と主語を逆にします。
- Are you considering…?
(助動詞+ 主語 + 動詞) - Will the rent increase?
(助動詞 + 主語 + 動詞) - Can you tell me… ?
(助動詞+ 主語 + 動詞)
口語的な言い回し:
I am considering making an application ― 正式に物件を借りることを申し込むことを考えている。
Inclusive of ― 含んでいる。
これは、特定のコストが含まれているかどうかを質問するときに使います。例えば、家賃には、光熱費など他のコストがふくまれているかなどです。（Is rent inclusive of other payments like power bills?）
something is above your price range ― 支払える金額、または支払う意思がある金額よりも高額である
something is within your price range ― 支払える金額、または支払う意思がある金額の範囲内である
ボキャブラリー:
A rent inspection ― （賃貸物件の）内見
An application ― （賃貸物件の）正式申し込み書
A real estate agent ― 不動産会社の担当者
A potential renter ― （その）賃貸物件に関心がある人
A housing crisis ― 住宅危機。需要に対し、十分な住宅供給がないこと
The layout of a house or apartment ― レイアウト、間取り
Utilities ― その住宅に供給されている設備。水道、ガス、電気など。
Amenities ― 生活を豊かにするための設備。スポーツジム、プール、庭など。
The landlord ― 大家
The bond 、security deposit ― 保証金
A holding deposit、holding fee ― 貸借前に、その物件の予約のために支払う金。
The lease term ― 同意した賃貸期間
The contract ― 賃貸期間や、支払う家賃、賃貸人と家主が従わなければならない規則など、その他の事項をカバーした契約書。
文化的情報:
オーストラリアの賃貸に関する規則は、あなたの住む州・テリトリーで異なります。正式な賃貸契約の前に、お住いの地域の特定の規則を確認しましょう。
スクリプト:
(注：これは一字一句書き起こしたものではありません）
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Since I came to Australia, one thing that’s been a constant topic of conversation among my friends, is finding the right place to live. Some homes are too far from our workplaces and schools, while others, well, they cost too much. And when you finally find one that is right for you, there are too many people who are also interested in renting the same house or apartment.
Hi, my name is Josipa, and unfortunately, I can’t help you with renting your next home. But I can help you feel more confident about what to say when inspecting, or looking at a property you are considering renting.
So, if you’re going to an inspection, you’re going to visit a property – that is a house or apartment, that you are interested in renting. It is a time when you can look around the home to see whether it is suitable for you, what condition it is in and ask questions before you decide to rent it.
Today, Claire is a real estate agent, that is, a person whose job is to help people buy, sell, or rent properties like houses, apartments or land. She is about to finish showing a rental property to someone who is interested in renting it. Let’s see how she’s doing.
Claire
So, that’s it. Are you considering making an application?
Allan
Hmm...I like the layout. Is the rent inclusive of utilities like water and electricity?
Claire
The rent covers water, but electricity and internet are separate.
Allan
I see. Can you tell me more about the amenities in the building?
Claire
Sure! There’s a gym on the third floor, a swimming pool on the ground floor, and a communal garden on the rooftop.
Allan
Ok. That sounds nice. How much is the bond?
Claire
It’s one month's rent.
Allan
Right, and how long is the lease term?
Claire
The standard lease term is one year.
Allan
And will the rent increase after one year?
Claire
I can’t say for sure. That depends on the landlord.
Allan
I see... I’ll have to have a think about it because it’s already a bit above my price range.
The housing crisis is a big issue in Australia right now. Everybody is talking about it.
A housing crisis happens when there aren't enough homes for everyone who needs one. So, it can be tough to find the right home at the right price! However, a first step is to go to a rental inspection.
We’ve just heard some phrases that can be useful during a rental inspection so let’s get practising!
After Claire finished showing Allan the apartment, she said,
Are you considering making an application?
She is asking Allan if he is thinking about formally applying to rent the property. It's the next step if you have seen a place at an inspection that is suitable for you, and you would like to rent it.
In this context, the application, is a form that you fill out to officially apply to rent the property.
Allan said that he likes the layout, that is, the way the rooms are arranged, but instead giving Claire a clear answer, he had a question about the cost,
Is the rent inclusive of utilities like water and electricity?
Is the rent inclusive of utilities like water and electricity? Allan wanted to know if the rent also covered the services that are provided to a property such as water, gas, and electricity - the utilities.
In this case, it seems that only the water connection was covered, and he would have to pay for electricity and his internet usage himself.
While utilities are the services we need for everyday living, properties can also have extra features that make it more comfortable or enjoyable. These are called amenities, and they can include things like a gym, swimming pool, garden, and so on.
So, if you want to know if the property you are considering renting has any of these extras, you can ask,
Can you tell me more about the amenities in the building?
The place I’m currently renting has a very small gym, a hot tub, and a sauna for everyone to share. I would be lying if I said I’m making the most of all of these amenities because you’ll rarely find me in the gym. But I do love the sauna, and you can find me there having a good sweat every weekend!
Allan also asked,
How much is the bond?
The bond - sometimes also called security deposit - is money you pay before you move into a rental property. This money is used to cover any damage you might cause or if you don’t pay your rent. And if you take good care of the place and pay all your rent on time, you usually get this money back when you move out.
In Australia, depending on where you live, real estate agents might ask you for a holding deposit or fee. This is money you pay before you actually move into a place to reserve it for you. You should get this money back once you sign the contract.
Talking about the contract, let's hear Allan's next question.
How long is the lease term?
The lease term is how long you agree to rent a place. This is stated in a contract that also covers other things such as, how much rent you will pay and the rules that you and the landlord must follow.
The landlord. You'll hear this word a lot if you're renting because the landlord is the person who owns the property you're renting.
At the end of the rent inspection with Claire, Allan said,
I’ll have to think about it because it’s already a bit above my price range.
If something is ‘above your price range’, it costs more than you can afford or are willing to pay. You can use this expression in a lot of different situations.
For example, the other day I saw a dress that I really liked, but I didn’t buy it because it was above my price range, so I bought a lovely green skirt instead that was within my price range.
Yep, you guessed it! When something is ‘within your price range’, it costs an amount that you can afford or are willing to pay.
A big thank you to our educational consultant, Professor Lynda Yates, and our guest Imran Haq.
Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire.
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