[speaker001:] How is your house hunting going?
[speaker002:] Not very well. I haven 't found anything within my price range yet.
[speaker001:] How much are you looking to spend?
[speaker002:] I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
[speaker001:] Looks like you 're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
[speaker002:] Really? That 's a lot of money to pay for one room.
[speaker001:] Well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!
[speaker002:] Do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?
[speaker001:] I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?
[speaker002:] I 'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I 'll have to take what I can get!
[speaker001:] How long do you want to sign a contract for?
[speaker002:] I can sign a contract up to a year. I don 't know where I 'll be after that.
[speaker001:] Do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
[speaker002:] I don 't have any furniture, so it 'd be great if it were furnished.
[speaker001:] You know that you 'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?
[speaker002:] No, I thought that would be included in the rent.
[speaker001:] It 's not usually included, so you 'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.
[speaker002:] I don't think I can afford that.
[speaker001:] Don 't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the cleaning or take care of the children.
[speaker002:] That 's a good idea. I 'll look into finding something like that.