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Jargon Buster

Understand property related jargon

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  1. Pied à terre

    A property kept for temporary, secondary or occasional occupation.

  2. Podcasting

    A way to download audio files over the internet and then listen to them via a computer or MP3 player. Foxtons offers Podcasts for all property searches.

  3. Portable Appliance Test (PAT)

    A test carried out by a registered engineer to ensure that all electrical installations and appliances within a property are safe in conjunction with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994.

  4. Premium

    The monthly amount payable for an insurance policy.

  5. Premium lease

    Where rent for the property is paid in full up front.

  6. Property Management

    The management of a property on behalf of the owner.

  7. Protography

    Foxtons Protographers are trained specifically to collate property information including interactive floorplans, 360° tours and multiple photographs, all in just one visit.

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