answer: #Person2# finds it hard to rent a room within the price range of 300 pounds in London. #Person1#'ll help ask around at work, looking for someone who needs a roommate, and they go through #Person2#'s preferences.
documents: #Person1#: How is your house hunting going?
  #Person2#: Not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
  #Person1#: How much are you looking to spend?
  #Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
  #Person1#: Looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
  #Person2#: Really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room.
  #Person1#: Well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!
  #Person2#: Do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?
  #Person1#: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?
  #Person2#: I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get!
  #Person1#: How long do you want to sign a contract for?
  #Person2#: I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that.
  #Person1#: Do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
  #Person2#: I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished.
  #Person1#: You know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?
  #Person2#: No, I thought that would be included in the rent.
  #Person1#: It's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.
  #Person2#: I don't think I can afford that.
  #Person1#: Don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the cleaning or take care of the children.
  #Person2#: That's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that.