Glossary · United Kingdom
Principal Private Residence
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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.
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Property Chain
A sequence of linked property transactions where the completion of one purchase depends on the sale or purchase of another property.
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.
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.
Prestito ponte (Bridging Loan)
Finanziamento a breve termine, a soli interessi, usato per «fare da ponte» su un fabbisogno di liquidità — ad esempio per completare un acquisto prima di vendere un immobile esistente o di organizzare un finanziamento a più lungo termine.
Prezzo indicativo (Guide Price)
Indicazione del prezzo che il venditore cerca o prevede di ottenere per un immobile. Non è necessariamente il prezzo di vendita finale concordato.
Prezzo richiesto (Asking Price)
Prezzo al quale un immobile viene inizialmente messo in vendita dal venditore. Il prezzo finale della transazione può essere superiore o inferiore.
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