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
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Financial Services Authority (FSA)
An independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK.
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Fixed rate mortgage
A mortgage in which the interest rate is set for an agreed period of time.
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Fixtures and fittings
All non-structural items included in the purchase of a property.
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Flexible mortgage
An arrangement whereby you can increase or decrease your mortgage.
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Flying freehold
A flying freehold exists when one part of a property extends over, or under, a neighbouring property.
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Freehold
Where the owner of the property also owns the land on which it is built.


