Real Estate Glossary

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Caveat
An entry made on the register document of title which gives notice of the caveator's claim to title or an interest therein.

Certificate of Fitness (C.F.)
A certificate or permit issued by a government authority indicating that the building is fit for use or occupancy according to the laws that the authority enforces.

Client Referral
An existing client that has provided you with leads, introductions, and/or has vouched for you.

Co-Brokerage
The joint effort by multiple registered estate agent in concluding a real estate dealing.

Common Property
The area of land and building in the strata scheme which do not form part of any parcel or accessory parcel

Competitive Market Analysis
A form to display properties recently sold, properties for sale and expired properties.

Commercial Property
Different types of property including office buildings, factories, shoplots etc. with one common trait, they have the capability of generating profit, in terms of capital gains or rental returns.

Condominium
A type of joined property in which certain section of the property is commonly owned and the other is individually owned.

Confidentiality
The fiduciary duty that requires the agent to keep secret any information that his or her principal consider to be private.

Conveyance
A document which transfers the ownership of a property with an unregistered title from the seller to the buyer.