Glossary
Exclusivity period
A pre-exchange window during which the seller cannot solicit other offers; sometimes paired with an exclusivity fee.
Around this term
Adjacent entries.
DLD
Dubai Land Department — the regulator that registers all UAE Dubai-emirate property transfers and licenses brokers via RERA.
EPC
Energy Performance Certificate — UK statutory rating from A (best) to G (worst), valid 10 years.
Escrow
A neutral third-party-held account into which deposits and balances are paid pending contractual milestones.
Freehold
Outright ownership of the land and any buildings on it, in perpetuity.
Guide price
An indicative range published to invite offers; not binding on the seller.
KYC
Know Your Customer — the identity + source-of-funds verification required before brokerages may transact.
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