Tenant
This is a person who is legally entitled to live in a property under the conditions of a signed tenancy agreement.
Tenure
Tenure refers to whether a property is a freehold or leasehold.
Terraced house
A terraced house is a property that is connected in a row of housing.
The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
Formerly the Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA) but later reformed as The Property Ombudsman in 2009, The Property Ombudsman offers a free, unbiased service for disputes between estate agents (who are members of the TPO) and consumers who are seeking property in the UK.
Title Deeds
These documents detail the legal ownership of a property.
Title Search
This particular search can be conducted by either a conveyancer or a solicitor and explores a property’s ownership history. The search aims to discover any restrictions or problems with the property that may potentially affect ownership.