Property buyers and sellers are notorious for using jargon in order to sell homes quickly and, understandably, it can get rather confusing - but we’ve got it sussed!
Here’s a quick and easy guide to what property professionals say vs what they actually mean:
“Conveniently located” = The property is on a main road, next to the post office, opposite the school and there’s a Co-Op around the corner. It’s close to everything!
“Bijou” = There are no two ways about it, this property is tiny.
“Cosy” = There’s about enough space to swing a cat - realistically, a small kitten.
“Catchment area” = There’s a good school. Be prepared to go into battle with pushy parents for a place for your precious ones.
“Easy-to-maintain” = It’s small. Cleaning and decorating this place won’t take you long at all.
“Low maintenance garden” = Concrete.
“Well connected” = A bus rolls through your village every fourth Thursday and there’s a trusty taxi to take you to the train station in a neighbouring town.
“Period” = Old. Think beams, low ceilings and cricked necks.
“Charming” = Old and probably (definitely) on the small side.
“Upcoming area” = This neck of the woods is still a little rough around the edges but in a few years your property will be worth a heck of a lot more. Now’s the time to invest!
“Rural” = Think Emmerdale only fewer buses and even fewer people, however, the sheep population is booming…
“Viewing recommended” = It might not look great from the outside but inside there’s a wealth of space and potential.
“Quirky” = This property is far from your standard two-up-two-down terraced. Think different architecture, art-deco or even a treehouse!
“Reduced” = No one’s shown any interest and the owner is so desperate to sell the house he’s giving it away!
“Sought-after area” = It’s over-priced and popular. Be prepared to part with some serious cash.
“Put your own stamp on it” = Get your hard hat on. There’s work to be done. A lot of it.
“No onward chain” = The previous occupant has gone or they’re selling to a property buyer, either way, you’ll be able to move in straight away.
Vivo Property Buyers is the trading name for Potrell London Ltd, The Ashridge Business Centre 121 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ.
