🏡 REAL ESTATE ENGLISH: Comparing & Ranking Properties

 

📚 VOCABULARY BOX

🏠 Property Features & Condition

  • renovated / newly renovated / fully refurbished
  • semi-renovated / needs renovation / fixer-upper
  • well-maintained / in excellent condition
  • outdated / worn-out
  • furnished / unfurnished
  • energy-efficient / poorly insulated

📐 Size & Layout

  • spacious / roomy
  • compact / cramped
  • open-plan / closed layout
  • well-designed / poorly designed
  • generous living space
  • large / small footprint

📍 Location & Accessibility

  • central / centrally located
  • well-connected / easily accessible
  • within walking distance (of shops, schools, etc.)
  • close to amenities
  • residential area / quiet neighborhood
  • upmarket area / sought-after location
  • remote / isolated

🌿 Environment & Surroundings

  • peaceful / tranquil
  • scenic / with a view
  • sea view / mountain view
  • green surroundings
  • lively / vibrant area
  • high-traffic / busy area

💰 Price & Value

  • affordable / reasonably priced
  • overpriced / expensive
  • good value for money
  • a bargain / a great deal
  • competitive price
  • high return on investment (ROI)
  • strong investment potential

🧱 Property Types

  • apartment / flat
  • detached house
  • semi-detached house
  • townhouse
  • villa
  • studio apartment

📊 High-Value Real Estate Phrases (Upgraded)

  • the most suitable option for families/investors
  • the best value for money
  • the least attractive choice
  • a highly desirable property
  • a prime location property
  • far more spacious than
  • slightly more expensive than
  • significantly better value than
  • a solid investment opportunity
  • ideal for long-term investment
  • ready to move in
  • requires minimal renovation

🗣 Functional Language for Comparisons

  • compared to…
  • in contrast to…
  • similar to…
  • offers more/less… than…
  • stands out because…
  • is preferable due to…

📍 PART 1 – WARM-UP

Think & Discuss

Answer with a partner:

  1. What is the most expensive area in your city?

  2. Which area is the quietest?

  3. Where is the best place for families?

📘 PART 2 – LANGUAGE FOCUS

Comparatives & Superlatives

TypeExample
Comparative    This house is bigger than the flat.
Equality    It is as modern as the new apartment.
Negative    It is not as central as the other one.
Superlative (top)    This is the most expensive property.
Superlative (bottom)    It is the least convenient option.

Useful Modifiers

  • much / far → much bigger, far better

  • slightly / a bit → slightly cheaper

🏗 PART 3 – VISUAL PROPERTY LISTINGS

🏢 Property A – City Apartment

  • Price: €200,000

  • Size: 85 m²

  • Condition: Modern

  • Location: City center

  • Transport: Excellent

📝 Listing Description: A modern, bright apartment in the heart of the city. It is close to shops and public transport, making it one of the most convenient options.

🏡 Property B – Stone House (Pelion)

  • Price: €160,000

  • Size: 120 m²

  • Condition: Traditional

  • Location: Mountain village

  • Environment: Quiet

📝 Listing Description: A traditional stone house with a large garden. It is quieter and more spacious than the apartment, ideal for nature lovers.

🏠 Property C – Suburban House

  • Price: €180,000

  • Size: 100 m²

  • Condition: Semi-renovated

  • Location: Near schools

📝 Listing Description: A practical family home located near schools. It offers a balance between price, size, and location, making it a good value option.

✍️ PART 4 – CONTROLLED PRACTICE

Exercise 1 – Complete

  1. Property B is __________ (big) than Property A.

  2. Property A is the __________ (expensive).

  3. Property B is the __________ (quiet).

  4. Property C is __________ (modern) than Property B.

  5. Property A is not __________ (cheap) as Property B.

  6. Property B is the __________ (good) option for space.

Exercise 2 – Rewrite

  1. Property B is bigger than all the others. → Property B is __________________________

  2. No property is more expensive than Property A. → Property A is __________________________

🧠 PART 5 – GUIDED COMPARISON

Complete the sentences:

  • Property ___ is the best for __________________

  • Property ___ is the least suitable for __________

  • Property ___ is much more __________ than ______

🗣 PART 6 – DECISION TASK

Client Profile:

  • Budget: €190,000

  • Wants: space, quiet, good investment

  • Prefers: no renovation

Task:

  1. Rank the properties (1 = best)

  2. Justify your choice

Write 4–5 sentences:

⚠️ PART 7 – FIND THE MISTAKES

Correct the sentences:

  1. This is the more expensive property.

  2. It is more bigger than the house.

  3. This is the most cheapest option.

  4. It is not as better as the other one.

✅ PART 8 – FINAL TASK

Write a Recommendation

Choose ONE property and write:

  • 2 comparatives

  • 2 superlatives

Example: “This is the best property because it is bigger than the others…”

Your answer:

📚 VOCABULARY BOX

  • Key Adjectives for Comparison

    • spacious / cramped

    • affordable / overpriced

    • modern / outdated

    • convenient / remote

    • attractive / unattractive

    • quiet / noisy

    High-Value Real Estate Phrases

    • the most suitable option

    • the best value for money

    • the least attractive choice

    • far more spacious

    • slightly more expensive


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