How well do you know the types of flats and houses in the UK?

When purchasing property in the UK, buyers need to choose a suitable property.But before making a choice, buyers need to have some idea of ​​​​the types of homes available on the UK property market.There are two main categories of houses in the UK: houses and apartments. There are many subdivision types under each category. Today we will focus specifically on apartment types. Apartments are one of the most traded types of housing in the UK property market. For this type of housing, there is also a certain way of classifying it, ranging from the smallest units to the most expensive high-end apartments.

　1. En suite independent dormitory (with its own bathroom)#{ 4}

　 This type of house is usually the dormitory or apartment that international students like to rent most. They are small, self-contained apartments with their own bathroom and toilet. This housing type perfectly meets the needs of international students.

　2. Studio studio apartment

　A studio apartment is an apartment with a single room as a unit, including a kitchen and bathroom.It feels more like a dormitory than an independent dormitory, but it also has a more family feel.

　3. Council Housing public housing/government relief housing

This type of housing is actually a welfare housing provided by the government .Under the same room type and location conditions, the rent of welfare housing is usually half or even less than that of ordinary residential housing.The government provides these houses to help people with special needs and low-income families obtain basic housing security.# {14}

This type of house is usually an apartment located in a large building. These apartments are much larger than ordinary houses, but the price is relatively low. However, the application conditions for this type of house are very strict and are not suitable for most overseas buyers.

　4. Flat / Apartment Apartment

In the UK, apartments are a relatively common type of house that most people are familiar with. Flat is usually used as a term for an apartment in the UK, while apartment is more commonly used by Americans. This type of apartment is usually built in the non-city center area of ​​​​the city and is convenient for commuting, so it is favored by white-collar workers and golden-collar workers. If you are interested in this type of home, we have a very extensive database of information at LANSA, so feel free to speak to our real estate experts.

This type of house is called a split-level apartment, and is sometimes also called a split-level apartment in the UK. Called duplex houses because their space is divided into upper and lower floors, usually connected by stairs. Some of the larger houses also have gardens, and three-bedroom family homes are very common.

　6. Penthouse/luxury penthouse

This type of room is usually located on the top floor of a luxury residential building, providing a 360-degree open view, allowing you to enjoy the West End of London. Beautiful views.

If you are interested in this type of house, you can also consult our real estate experts.