real property

American

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

noun

Law.

an estate or property consisting of lands and of all appurtenances to lands, as buildings, crops, or mineral rights (distinguished from personal property).

real property British

noun

Also called: real estate. immovable property, esp land and buildings, including proprietary rights over land, such as mineral rights Compare personal property

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real property Cultural

Property held in the form of land or buildings.

Etymology

Origin of real property

First recorded in 1760–70

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"Rental property REITs are appealing as they have strong government policy support."

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real property

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Origin of real property

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