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What Reviewers said about the Second Edition:



This tome is worth more than 8,000 terms ('a fortiori' to 'zoning variance') and some 350 acronyms (from 'AAA rating', one rating deserved by this publication and which needs no explanation). ... This is a reference work that would make a worthwhile addition to the library of anyone with a more than passing interest in real estate transactions, in particular, and property law in general.” Professor William F. Foster.



Library Journal logo
A well documented guide to the meaning, use, and significance of over 8,000 real estate words and phrases. ... Given its wide-ranging coverage, this work will find application in such fields as economics, insurance, taxation and urban planning in addition to real estate management. For academic and large public libraries.” Stanley P. Hodge, Ball State University.


Probate and Property logo
A comprehensive and easy-to-read reference of real estate law and practice terms. ... is up to date and provides explanations of securitization and related terms. Despite its currency, the book maintains clear explanations of older property law terms, including future interests.” September/October 2002


Midwest Review logo
... an invaluable single-volume reference for students and professionals. ... an indispensable, core title addition to academic and professional real estate library reference collections.Internet Book Watch.

Choice logo The useful 'Guide to the Encyclopedia' on the endpapers shows graphically how entries are formatted. Also useful is an appendix of professional associations with descriptions and Web site addresses. ... Recommended for all libraries.” David G. Ernsthausen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

NZ Law Review Journal

What makes the book special is both its sheer breadth of coverage which makes for wide and fascinating reading, and clarity of exposition ... This monumental book looks set to be the authoritative work on this area of the law, and can be strongly recommended as an indispensable reference text.” Julia Pedley, LLB (Hons), Massey University, February 2001.

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Property Management

... This is an impressive tome... and the work behind it even more so. ... its range (geographical and topical) is vast and its approach (providing such additional information as references) valuable. It should make an important contribution ... to international communications within the global real estate profession. Every academic institution and major property organization should have a copy ...Professor Frances Plimmer, Vol 19, Issue 1.


Appraisal Journal logo
... a meritorious cross-cultural contribution that initiates the necessary bridging of different approaches to property in the global context. ... a most useful reference source.” Stephen E. Roulac, JD, Ph.D.


RPPT logo
... will find wide usage throughout the real estate industry. ... I would expect that the second edition will quickly become the standard for use by law libraries and practitioners in the industry, as well as those, such as students, general libraries and others, who have the need for a clear, concise explanation of real estate terms.Robert C. Paul, Associate Editor for Real Property, Probate & Trust Journal.


Innumerable examples of case law are quoted, as well as statutory and code references, so that each term is comprehensively explained in all its nuances and ramifications. ... It is well designed and produced and sturdily and attractively bound, all to look and feel like what it is: a very good reference book indeed.Stuart James, University Librarian, University of Paisley, and Editor, Reference Reviews and Library Review, Vol. 15, Issue 2.


Don't get caught at a loss for words, again. Race to your copy of The Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms — a comprehensive reference book for real-estate practitioners. No one can know every real estate term, but with The Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms on your desk, you don't have to. ... As either a practical handbook of current terminology or a historical reference tool, it proves a thorough, easy-to-use guide to the real estate word.”


Global Review logo
"We heartily recommend that you benefit from the author's extensive experience in realty - the research is staggering. Do get a copy of your dictionary, thesaurus, and Encyclopedia rolled into one!"



New Law Journal logo
One is struck by the staggering amount of research which must have been done to provide the information in this book … There is a great deal of useful material in this book culled internationally and the fact that it has gone into a new edition indicates that it fulfills a need.Dr. H. W. Wilkinson


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Well presented, this new title encompasses an extraordinary wealth of information, terms and descriptions of all aspects of the Real Estate industry and workings.RICS Books Catalogue