Real Estate Glossary and Terminology

 

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GIFT DEED

A deed for which the consideration is love and affection and where there is no material consideration.

GRANT

A technical term made use of in deed of conveyance of lands to import a transfer.

GRANTEE

The purchaser:  a person to whom a grant is made.

GRANTOR

The seller of property: one who signs the deed.

GROSS INCOME

Total income from property before any expenses are deducted.

GROUND RENT

Earnings of improve property credited to the earnings of the ground itself after allowances is made for earning of improvements; often termed economic rent.