Not very long ago, whenever I read newspaper ads advertising houses for sale, it felt like reading in different language. Those advertisements have so many abbreviations – no wonder a person that is new to real estate (especially one of Australian newcomers) needs a dictionary to understand it.
Some of those short-hand signs I figured out on my own, others were explained to me and there were few no one but real estate agent could understand. Anyway, here is what I’ve learned – I hope it helps you.
- OFP – Open Fire Place
- ROW – Right Of Way, meaning not driveway but some kind of access to the house
- OSP – Off street parking, meaning in the driveway or garage
- BR – Bedroom
- Bthrm – Bathroom
- Ensuite – Bathroom inside the master bedroom
- LUG – Lock Up Garage
- Robes – Wardrobes
- BIR – Built In Robes (Wardrobes)
- WIR – Walk In Robes, meaning a room for clothes storage
- C’yard or Courtyard (paved) – a rear yard, usually paved with concrete
- Open-plan – No walls
- Lnge – Lounge
- d/htng – Ducted heating
- STCA – Subject to council approval, meaning that plans of whatever you are planning to build. need to get approval of council office first
- S/S – stainless steel (usually refers to kitchen appliances
- Pol. Floors – polished floor boards
