# Your A-Z property type jargon buster

Posted 2/11/2023 by [Alex Moore](/blog/authors/alex-moore)

Our property type jargon buster is here to help you out. Embarking on your search for a new home can be daunting, and with such a wide range of properties on sale right now we understand that the terminology can be confusing.

   ![Property type word cloud](https://www.your-move.co.uk/uploads/blog_post/12_1236_s.jpg?v=241140) Embarking on your search for a new home can be daunting, and with such a wide range of [properties on sale right now](/page/30) we understand that the terminology can be confusing. Our property type jargon buster is here to help you out.

## Annex

An annex is an additional building joined to or associated with a main building.

## Bothy

A bothy is a small basic rural property, usually with one door.

## Bungalow

A [bungalow](/bungalows-for-sale/england) is a property with only one floor and is either detached or semi-detached.

## Conversion

A converted property is one that has had its function or use changed. For example, a former hotel being converted into apartments, or a former church being converted into a detached home.

## Cottage

A cottage is a small property, typically in a rural area. While cottages are often of traditional build, the term can be used for more modern dwellings too.

## Detached / Semi-detached

A detached property is a house which stands by itself, not sharing any walls with any other buildings. A semi-detached property is a house that shares one wall with another property.

## Duplex

A duplex is also a flat which has two or more floors. What differentiates a duplex from a maisonette is that it does not have a private entrance leading from outside.

## End of terrace

An end of terrace property is a semi-detached home on the end of a row of terrace / town houses.

## Flat

A [flat](/flats-for-sale/england) is an individual residence made up of multiple rooms and is contained to just one floor. They typically have a communal entrance and staircases.

## Garage

A [garage](/properties-for-sale/england/!/type/5)<a> </a>is a small building for storing motor vehicles. Garages are usually a part of a larger property, they can be purchased on their own, which is useful for urban areas with poor parking facilities.

## Maisonette

A maisonette is a flat which has two or more floors and its own private entrance leading from outside. The term maisonette comes from France and translates to small or little house.

## Mansion

A mansion is an exceptionally large property, usually grand and luxurious in nature and often the most expensive. While new-build mansions are available, they are usually older with a rich history.

## Period

A period property is an older house, typically build before the First World War.

## Plot

A [plot](/land-for-sale/england) is a piece of vacant land. They can be in rural or urban areas, sometimes contain a disused property on them, and are perfect for development.

## Studio

A studio is a flat which has just one room and a separate bathroom. The single living space is usually a decent size with all your expected amenities such as cooking facilities and a bed.

## Town house / Terrace

A town house / terrace property is a house that is a part of a row of similar houses, sharing both side walls with neighbouring properties, in an urban area. Sometimes 3 or more storey houses are referred to as town houses.

## Villa

A villa is a large country property, usually in the countryside or near the ocean. Villas are usually detached.

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