Gumtree advert offers 'S**t room for rent in east London'

Honest: the advert tells the truth
Gumtree
Hannah Al-Othman9 September 2015

Anyone who has ever flat-hunted in London will be well aware of the language advertisers use to make the rooms they have on offer seem more appealing.

A small room might be described as "cosy", a place with "character" often turns out to be a complete wreck, and a "conveniently located" flat may mean you end up next door to a busy station and a 24-hour takeaway.

So many people desperately searching for somewhere to live will find the honesty in one advert for a flat in east London quite refreshing.

The advert for the apartment in Mile End boasts "S**t room to rent in East London!!!", and goes on to say that there are actually three s**t rooms on offer, and double ones no less, at a cost of £120 per week.

The advert says: "This property has to offer 3 s***ty double rooms available for single person or couple.

"The rooms are fully furnished. Very clean, and tidy.

"The wardrobe is broke on the top, tha mattress doesn't match with the base. [sic]

"Obviously, if you're interested we will change everything for you. The flatmates are all professional between the ages of 20-30."

Letting agent Luis Swarovski said the advert aimed to be an honest reflection of the current state of the property, but he reassured any future tenants that the rooms would be improved before they moved in.

He said: "I described it like that because of the present condition.

"Obviously if someone moves in it will not be like that anymore."

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