1Hello, Linda speaking.
2Oh hi, Linda.
3This is Matt Brooks.
4Alex White gave me your number.
5He said you'd be able to give me some advice about moving to Banford.
6Yes, Alex did mention you.
7How can I help?
8Well, first of all - which area to live in?
9Well, I live in Dalton, which is a really nice suburb -
10not too expensive, and there's a nice park.
11Sounds good.
12Do you know how much it would be to rent a two bedroom flat there?
13Yeah, you should be able to get something reasonable for 850 pounds per month.
14That's what people typically pay.
15You certainly wouldn't want to pay more than 900 pounds.
16That doesn't include bills or anything.
17No. That sounds alright.
18I'll definitely have a look there.
19Are the transport links easy from where you live?
20Well, I'm very lucky.
21I work in the city centre so I don't have to use public transport.
22I go by bike.
23Oh, I wish I could do that.
24Is it safe to cycle around the city?
25Yes, it's fine.
26And it keeps me fit.
27Anyway, driving to work in the city centre would be a nightmare
28because there's hardly any parking.
29And the traffic during the rush hour can be bad.
30I'd be working from home
31but I'd have to go to London one or two days a week.
32Oh, that's perfect.
33Getting to London is no problem.
34There's a fast train every 30 minutes which only takes 45 minutes.
35That's good.
36Yeah, the train service isn't bad during the week.
37And they run quite late at night.
38It's weekends that are a problem.
39They're always doing engineering work
40and you have to take a bus to Hadham
41and pick up the train there, which is really slow.
42But other than that, Banford's a great place to live.
43I've never been happier.
44There are some nice restaurants in the city centre
45and a brand new cinema which has only been open a couple of months.
46There's a good arts centre too.
47Sounds like Banford's got it all.
48Yes! We're really lucky.
49There are lots of really good aspects to living here.
50The schools are good
51and the hospital here is one of the best in the country.
52Everyone I know who's been there's had a positive experience.
53Oh, I can give you the name of my dentist too in Bridge Street,
54if you're interested.
55I've been going to him for years and I've never had any problems.
56Oh, OK. Thanks!
57I'll find his number and send it to you.
58Thanks, that would be really helpful.
59Are you planning to visit Banford soon?
60Yes.
61My wife and I are both coming next week.
62We want to make some appointments with estate agents.
63I could meet you if you like and show you around.
64Are you sure?
65We'd really appreciate that.
66Either a Tuesday or Thursday is good for me, after 5.30.
67Thursday's preferable.
68Tuesday I need to get home before 6 pm.
69Okay great.
70Let me know which train you're catching
71and I'll meet you in the cafe outside.
72You can't miss it.
73It's opposite the station and next to the museum.
74Brilliant.
75I'll text you next week then.
76Thanks so much for all the advice.
77No problem.
78I'll see you next week.