40 Questions
In the UK, what does 'Landlord or landlady' refer to?
Property owner who rents to a tenant
What does 'Storey' refer to in the UK?
Level of a building
What is a 'Mortgage' in real estate?
Loan for purchasing a property, secured by the property itself
What does 'Let out' or 'Rent out' refer to in real estate?
Allowing someone to use a property in exchange for rent
What is the French term for 'unilateral agreement to sell'?
Promesse unilatérale de vente
What is 'état des lieux' in real estate context?
Physical status of the apartment, inventory (of fixtures)
What does 'attestation d'acquisition' refer to?
Notarial certificate of purchase
What does 'assurance habitation' refer to?
Household insurance
What is 'architecte en chef des monuments historiques' responsible for?
Chief architect in charge of historic monuments
What is the French term for 'building permit'?
Permis de construire
What does 'propriétaire-constructeur' refer to?
Owner-builder
What is the meaning of 'clause suspensive' in real estate terminology?
Conditions that must be met before sales is completed
What is the French term for 'receipt confirming delivery, acknowledgment of receipt'?
Accusé de réception
What does 'avant-contrat' mean in the context of property?
Preliminary agreement
What is the French term for 'rental contract'?
Contrat de location
What does 'bon de visite' refer to in real estate terminology?
Form signed by prospective buyer before viewing a house, property slip
What does 'Balance Outstanding' represent in real estate?
Remaining amount of a mortgage loan that the buyer owes to the lender
What is a 'Land Certificate' in real estate?
A certificate that proves ownership of a piece of real estate
In real estate, what does 'Leasehold' mean?
Ownership of a property but not the land it's on, with a ground rent
What is 'Mortgage Deed' in real estate?
A legal document that details the terms of a mortgage loan
What does 'Negative Equity' mean in real estate?
When a property's value is less than the outstanding mortgage
What is 'Public Liability Insurance' (or Homeowner’s insurance) in real estate?
Insurance for homeowners to cover accidents on their property
'Repossession' in real estate refers to:
The process of taking back a property from a tenant
'RTB' (Right to Buy) in real estate refers to:
A right for tenants to buy the property they rent at a discount
'Shared Ownership' in real estate means:
Co-ownership of property by two or more individuals
What does the term 'En-suite' refer to in real estate?
A property attached to another room
What is the American term for a 'Flat' in the UK?
Apartment
What does 'For sale' indicate in real estate?
Property is available to be purchased
What is the meaning of 'compromis de vente' in real estate terminology?
Provisional sales agreement, promise to purchase
What does 'huissier (de justice)' responsible for in real estate transactions?
Bailiff
What does 'logement social' refer to in real estate terminology?
State-subsidized housing
What is the French term for 'notarial certificate of purchase'?
attestation d'acquisition
What does 'association de locataires' refer to?
(a) renters' association
What does 'déclaration d'achèvement des travaux' refer to in real estate context?
Declaration that the work has ended
What is the French term for 'right to buy in preference to others, pre-emption right'?
Droit de préemption
'Appartement non meublé' refers to?
Unfurnished flat (brit.), unfurnished apartment (amér.)
What does 'clause suspensive' refer to in real estate terminology?
Conditions that must be met before sales is completed
What does 'copropriété' refer to in real estate terminology?
Condominium
What does 'déclaration d'achèvement des travaux' refer to in real estate context?
Declaration that the work has ended
What is the French term for 'chief architect in charge of historic monuments'?
architecte des Bâtiments de France
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