Real estate glossary

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Real estate glossary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Acquisition costs
Arrhes
Asbesto inspection
Authentic deed

B

Building insurance

C

Civil liability insurance
Condominium administrator

D

Direct amortization
Down payment

E

Exclusive mandate

F

Fire insurance

G

Gross floor area (GFA)

H

High Energy Performance
Home staging

I

Indirect amortization

M

Minergie Label
Mortgage annuity

N

Net living area

O

Owner’s liability insurance

P

Property alienation
Property deposit
Property search mandate
Property transfer tax

R

Real estate asset
Real estate plot
Right of pre-emption

S

Sales mandate
Semi-exclusive mandate
SIA Architect
Simple mandate

T

Transfer of ownership

V

Villa zone

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