IELTS set 1. Housing

A comprehensive vocabulary review of terms related to property, real estate, leasing, and urban planning based on the lecture notes.

Tenancy

The period or right of renting a property.

Leasehold

The right to use property under a lease.

Occupancy

The state of living in a property.

Dwelling

A place where someone lives.

Urbanization

The growth of cities.

Tenure

The conditions under which property is held.

Zoning

Rules about how land may be used.

Inhabitability

The condition of being unsuitable for living.

Demographics

Statistics about groups of people.

Affordability

The ability to pay for something.

Residential

Connected with homes and living areas.

Metropolitan

Related to a large city.

Suburban

Related to areas outside a city.

Affordable

Reasonably priced.

Sustainable

Able to continue without harming the environment.

Multifamily

Housing designed for several families.

High-density

Having many people or homes in a small area.

Rent-controlled

Having rent limited by law.

Compliant

Following rules or requirements.

Lease

To rent out property under a contract.

Occupy

To live in or use a place.

Sublet

To rent a property to another person while renting it yourself.

Construct

To build something.

Zone

To divide land into areas for different uses.

Regulate

To control through rules.

Renovate

To repair or improve an old building.

Appraise

To estimate the value of something.