Housing conversation questions

Houses

 * Think of four advantages of living in a town as opposed to living in the country.
 * Think of four advantages of living in the country as opposed to living in a town.
 * What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a house or a flat?
 * How many different homes have you lived in? Which did you prefer?
 * Would there be more houses available if everybody only had one house?
 * What do you think about people keeping big dogs in flats?
 * Which would you rather spend your money on - a wonderful house or wonderful holidays?
 * Do you think that old buildings are more beautiful than new ones? Why?
 * What city’s architecture has impressed you the most?
 * What is your relationship with your neighbours?

Getting a house

 * Which do you think is best: renting a house or buying one? Why?
 * Which of these factors would you consider to be the most important when buying a new house. Put them in order of importance: Number of bedrooms, Location, Nice Views, Sunny, Age, Near to public transport, Condition, Garden,  Central heating, Size of living room, Separate dining room, Price.
 * Which of the following is the best to buy and why? A second hand house. A new house. A house which hasn’t been built yet.
 * If you could have a house anywhere in the world, where would it be?
 * Have you, your friends or your parents ever bought a house? What was the experience like?
 * Have you ever moved house? Describe the experience.
 * Describe your dream house.

House improvements

 * Houses use a lot of energy. What things could be done to make houses more energy efficient?
 * Burglary is always a worry for home owners. What kinds of things can be done to make houses more secure?
 * Do you normally try to make improvements to your home with your own hands or do you usually pay professionals? What are the advantages and disadvantages in each case?
 * Does your home have a garden? What is your opinion of gardening?

Apartments

 * What are the advantages of living in an apartment?
 * How could apartments be better for families?
 * What are some disadvantages to living in an apartment for families?

Local area

 * What is the most exclusive area in your city? What is good about it?
 * Which local buildings would you recommend that tourists visit?
 * Describe a building you dislike. Why do you dislike it?
 * What is your general feeling about the architecture in your local area?