French Real Estate Terminology Quiz

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Questions and Answers

In the UK, what does 'Landlord or landlady' refer to?

Property owner who rents to a tenant (correct)
Property buyer
Property seller
Property manager

What does 'Storey' refer to in the UK?

Narrative
Type of property
Architectural style
Level of a building (correct)

What is a 'Mortgage' in real estate?

Insurance for a property
Loan for purchasing a property, secured by the property itself (correct)
Monthly payment to the landlord
Tax on a property

What does 'Let out' or 'Rent out' refer to in real estate?

Allowing someone to use a property in exchange for rent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'unilateral agreement to sell'?

Promesse unilatérale de vente (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'état des lieux' in real estate context?

Physical status of the apartment, inventory (of fixtures) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'attestation d'acquisition' refer to?

Notarial certificate of purchase (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'assurance habitation' refer to?

Household insurance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'architecte en chef des monuments historiques' responsible for?

Chief architect in charge of historic monuments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'building permit'?

Permis de construire (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'propriétaire-constructeur' refer to?

Owner-builder (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'clause suspensive' in real estate terminology?

Conditions that must be met before sales is completed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'receipt confirming delivery, acknowledgment of receipt'?

Accusé de réception (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'avant-contrat' mean in the context of property?

Preliminary agreement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'rental contract'?

Contrat de location (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bon de visite' refer to in real estate terminology?

Form signed by prospective buyer before viewing a house, property slip (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Balance Outstanding' represent in real estate?

Remaining amount of a mortgage loan that the buyer owes to the lender (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Land Certificate' in real estate?

A certificate that proves ownership of a piece of real estate (D) Signup and view all the answers

In real estate, what does 'Leasehold' mean?

Ownership of a property but not the land it's on, with a ground rent (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Mortgage Deed' in real estate?

A legal document that details the terms of a mortgage loan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Negative Equity' mean in real estate?

When a property's value is less than the outstanding mortgage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Public Liability Insurance' (or Homeowner’s insurance) in real estate?

Insurance for homeowners to cover accidents on their property (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Repossession' in real estate refers to:

The process of taking back a property from a tenant (B) Signup and view all the answers

'RTB' (Right to Buy) in real estate refers to:

A right for tenants to buy the property they rent at a discount (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Shared Ownership' in real estate means:

Co-ownership of property by two or more individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'En-suite' refer to in real estate?

A property attached to another room (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the American term for a 'Flat' in the UK?

Apartment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'For sale' indicate in real estate?

Property is available to be purchased (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'compromis de vente' in real estate terminology?

Provisional sales agreement, promise to purchase (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'huissier (de justice)' responsible for in real estate transactions?

Bailiff (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'logement social' refer to in real estate terminology?

State-subsidized housing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'notarial certificate of purchase'?

attestation d'acquisition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'association de locataires' refer to?

(a) renters' association (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'déclaration d'achèvement des travaux' refer to in real estate context?

Declaration that the work has ended (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'right to buy in preference to others, pre-emption right'?

Droit de préemption (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Appartement non meublé' refers to?

Unfurnished flat (brit.), unfurnished apartment (amér.) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clause suspensive' refer to in real estate terminology?

Conditions that must be met before sales is completed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'copropriété' refer to in real estate terminology?

Condominium (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'déclaration d'achèvement des travaux' refer to in real estate context?

Declaration that the work has ended (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'chief architect in charge of historic monuments'?

architecte des Bâtiments de France (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Landlord/Landlady (UK)

Property owner who rents to a tenant

Storey (UK)

Level of a building