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The 1,472 page ENCYCLOPEDIA OF REAL ESTATE TERMS is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE single-volume reference book on real estate terminology. It explains in detail the meaning and significance of over 9,000 terms.


  • The ENCYCLOPEDIA contains over 6,000 citations (cases, statutes and other authorities) and is supplemented by more than 5,000 bibliographical references, most of which are referenced by page or paragraph number. The cross-referencing system, which extends to over 30,000 entries, provides an exhaustive thesaurus of property terminology.


  • Based on every aspect of the real estate (appraisal, economics, finance, insurance, investment, law, taxation, urban planning and real estate management) the Second Edition of the Encyclopędia of Real Estate Terms is an essential reference guide for any property professional (lawyer, surveyor, investor, accountant, manager, teacher or student).


  • Exhaustive research into legal and financial materials makes this book unique


  • In addition, there is a separate BIBLIOGRAPHY of over 900 books.

  • and a description of over 50 National and International Real Estate Associations, with web addresses.


  • The Encyclopędia of Real Estate Terms is printed on Recycled and Acid Free paper
    While every care has been taken in the preparation of the material contained in the ENCYCLOPĘDIA OF REAL ESTATE TERMS, it is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional advisor should be sought.

    The Encyclopędia is sold on the understanding that neither the publisher, author nor any contributor is engaged in rendering legal, financial or other professional advice or services.
    None of the material set out in the Encyclopędia should be construed as being either official or unofficial policy of any of the governmental bodies or any organizations referred to herein.