| Often perceived in the UK as the preserve of the | | | | of housing with a thatched roof right through to a |
| retired or older owners/tenants, single storey | | | | large dormer, one and a half storey house, with a |
| bungalow living is often underestimated by tenants | | | | wide veranda. Bungalows can be found from India |
| and purchasers. Originating on the Indian | | | | and Pakistan to South Africa, the UK and North |
| sub-continent and first seen in the English language | | | | America (& many stops in between). |
| in the 17th century the term bungalow has | | | | In the UK bungalows can be surprisingly good |
| referred to varying types of houses over the | | | | value for money and in some areas where not |
| years. Depending where in the world you are it | | | | many have been built there is an increased |
| may mean anything from a small single family unit | | | | demand from tenants and purchasers for them. |