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Property Survey: A survey to determine the boundaries of your property. The cost depends on the complexity of the survey.

Quantity-Survey Method: The appraisal method of estimating building costs by calculating the cost of all of the physical components in the improvements, adding the cost to assemble them and then including the indir . . . View Full Definition

Property, Plant And Equipment (PP and E): Assets used in the operations of a business that have a useful life greater than one year, including land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and furniture. Also known as fixed assets. See als . . . View Full Definition

Property Taxes: Assessment made by county or city assessors office for real property taxes. Payment dates may vary according to state regulation.

Real Property: Real property is what's more commonly known as real estate, or realty. A piece of real property includes the actual land as well as any buildings or other structures built on the land, the p . . . View Full Definition

Real Property Securities Dealer: A real property securities dealer is a broker who sells an existing trust deed and guarantees a return on it.

Real Property Tax: A real property tax is a local tax on the value of real estate. The property may be assessed at full value, which is presumably the price that the owner could sell it for in the current mark . . . View Full Definition

Real Property Security: A guaranteed loan or a loan where the broker will assume payments.

Property Tax: Local tax assessed on property owned, such as real estate or automobiles.

Rectangular (Government) Survey System: A system established in 1785 by the federal government, providing for surveying and describing land by reference to principal meridians and base lines.