Jargon

Don’t know your Abstract Title from your Deeds of Sale? Then use our jargon buster for a simple explanation of all the weird and wonderful phrases affecting your nest.

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Development
A newly built residence or an older property which has been refurbished and modernised. Alternatively, the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or land.
Development Area
A priority area for environmental, social or economic regeneration or a combination of these.
Dilapidations
Any disrepair or damage to a rented property.