Glossary · UK
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
A certificate showing the energy efficiency of a property, rated from A to G. An EPC is generally required when a property is marketed for sale or rent in England and Wales.
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Non-Resident SDLT Surcharge
An additional rate of SDLT that can apply to certain residential property purchases in England and Northern Ireland by buyers who are non-UK resident for SDLT purposes.
Principal Private Residence
A property that qualifies as an individual's main or primary home for the purposes of relevant UK tax rules, subject to the applicable conditions.
Property Chain
A sequence of linked property transactions where the completion of one purchase depends on the sale or purchase of another property.
Easement
A right benefiting one piece of land over another — such as a right of way or right to run services — that binds future owners and is recorded on the title.
Ejari
Dubai's tenancy registration system used to formally register rental contracts and establish an official record of the landlord and tenant relationship.
Encumbrance
Any claim, charge, or restriction on a property — such as a mortgage, lien, easement, or covenant — that may affect its value or the owner's ability to sell.
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