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Property Glossary (A–F)

Agreement of Sale

The legal contract between the buyer and seller.

Appraisal

An assessment of a property's market value.

Bond

Another term commonly used for a mortgage loan.

Conveyancing

The legal process of transferring ownership.

Deposit

An upfront payment towards the purchase price.

Equity

The owner's financial interest in a property.

Freehold

Ownership of land and buildings without a time limit.