Short let

SHORT-let

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What it really means

A rental for weeks or a few months rather than a year — useful when you first arrive and want time to find a proper home. Usually furnished with bills included, but noticeably more expensive per month than a normal tenancy.

Chinese explanation

以周或数月为期的短租，而非一年——刚到英国、想慢慢找长期住处时很有用。通常带家具且含账单，但月租明显高于普通租约。

Example conversation

A: I arrive in January but courses start in September contracts. B: Take a short let for a month or two while you view places properly.

A：我一月份到，但房源合同都是九月起租的。 B：先短租一两个月，慢慢看房。

What you could say back

“Do you offer lets shorter than six months?”

Related phrases

All-inclusive Fixed term

Official sources

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