Home Buy Jargon buster

Jargon Buster

Understand property related jargon.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

  1. Negative equity

    When the value of the property falls to less than the outstanding mortgage.

  2. NHBC scheme (National House-Building Council)

    A type of building guarantee available on some newly built homes under which defects occurring within a specified time after construction are remedied.

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