Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Rent an apartment - 아파트 구하기

Today I have looked an apartment nearest the office. I can go to work on foot if I live there. In addition the libraries and market are near. But monthly fee is very expensive.

I preferred 2nd floor. But at this time just 1st floor is available and it's a little small, 883 square feet (~24.8Pyeung). I'm worried whether it's too cold in winter because the living room window is towards the north. Still I don't decide to move in.
  • Unit for area of the house - Square feet

    1 Pyeung = 35.583 sf2

  • Useful expression while trying to rent a apartment

    1. I'd like to rent an apartment.
      (아파트렌트하고 싶은데요.)
      I'm looking for a two bedrooms, one bath apartment.
      (방두개 욕실 하나 짜리 찾고 있어요.)
      Do you have available?
      (지금 방 있나요?)
    2. Is there a security deposit?
      (보증금 있나요?/계약기간이 끝나고 기물회손여부에 따라 돌려 받을 돈)
      Are there extra fees?
      (추가 비용이 있나요?)
      Is there sufficient parking spaces?
      Is it furnished?
      (가구가 들어가 있나요?)
      Do you have a washer and dryer?
    3. How will the rent be prorated if I move into it in the middle of the month?
      How many keys can I have for my apartment?
      May I see the different floor plans before I sign a lease?

(회사 가장 가까이 있는 동네에서 비싼 축에 속하는 아파트 구경을 갔다. 막상보니 883sf2 크기가 작아 보였고 1층, 북향이라 어두워 보여 결정을 못하고 돌아왔다. 위치로는 회사로 날 좋으면 도보도 가능한 거리고 근처 편의 시설도 좋은 곳. 내일 점심 때 거기서 2년간 살았던 회사동료를 만나니 몇 가지 의견을 물어보고 결정할 예정. 더 외곽으로 나가면 차 두대는 필수라 애매한 상황이다.)