Property ad terms: white frame, ottoman, what is 3/5?

Expressions like "white frame", "chair", "3/5" or "utilities ready" that you come across in real estate ads provide a brief description of the home's condition, location and degree of readiness. If you understand these terms correctly, you will be able to compare ads more quickly and avoid unnecessary browsing. Below we explain the most frequently used phrases by groups in simple language.

Terms related to the condition of the building

Semi-built: unfinished house. Usually the walls and sometimes the roof are ready, but the interior work, communication and final coverings remain unfinished. Such houses often allow you to complete according to your plan, but require additional time and budget.
White frame: mainly used in newly built apartments. The walls and partitions are complete, some lines may have been drawn, but the flooring, doors, plumbing and finishing touches are missing. Ask exactly what is ready, as sellers can use the term differently.
Renovated and completely renovated: the home has been renovated to make it livable. "Fully furnished" usually means that all rooms, kitchen and bathroom are ready. Check when the renovation was done and the quality in the inspection.
Needs renovation: the house is livable, but worn parts need updating.
Furnished: the house is offered with furniture and sometimes appliances. It is useful to specify in the form of a list what items are left.

Types of houses

Apartment: a living space located in an apartment building. "New building" refers to buildings built in recent years, and "old building" refers to buildings from earlier times.
Courtyard house: a private house with its own yard. It can be one or more floors. Unlike an apartment, it provides space for a yard, garden and additional buildings.
Villa: a private house built with a modern design, usually with a larger area. It is often accompanied by a large yard, sometimes with additional facilities such as a swimming pool. Specific features vary from ad to ad.
Garden house: a house outside the city, mainly for recreational and seasonal use.
Commercial object: an area intended for business activities, such as a shop, office, warehouse.

Peace, floor and site expressions

Peace: a house slightly higher than ground level, i.e. on a plinth. built. This helps to protect the floor from rainwater and moisture from the soil.
Pedestal from the ground: a term that emphasizes that the house is built on a pedestal raised directly above the ground. The height of the chair varies from house to house, so ask for the exact size at the inspection.
Floor "3/5": the first number indicates the floor on which the apartment is located, the second number indicates the total number of floors in the building. That is, "3/5" means an apartment on the third floor of a five-story building.
Middle floor: means that the apartment is neither on the first nor the last floor. Some buyers prefer such apartments due to noise, moisture and roof issues. Also, check with the advertiser if the kitchen or the living room connected to the kitchen is included in this number.
Square meters (m²): the area of the house. If the ad shows the total area, it may also include the corridor, bathroom and other auxiliary parts. For example, an area of 4 sots means 400 square meters. 100 acres equals 1 hectare.

Communication Statements

Utilities ready: main lines such as water, electricity, and natural gas are installed or ready to be connected to the house or lot. Ask separately which lines are available, as sometimes this statement applies only to a part.
Gas, water, electricity available: means that the relevant lines are available in the house. During the inspection, check that they are in working order.
Individual heating system: the heating of the house is provided by the house's own unit, not from the general system. This information is especially important in Nakhchivan, where the winter months are cold.

Purchase and rental expressions

Eligible for mortgage: in a general sense, it means that the seller is open to buying the property on credit and that the property is considered suitable for such purchase. You need to find out the specific conditions from the lending institution. You can use the calculator on the site to calculate the monthly payment. It is usually intended for guests, those who are traveling and vacationers.
Monthly rent: the house is rented for long-term living, with monthly payments.
Price is negotiable: the seller is open to negotiating the price.
Urgent sale: the seller wants to sell the house in a short time. This does not always mean that the price is low, but simply that a quick sale is preferred.

Once you know these terms, it is easier to read and compare current ads. If you see an unclear statement in the ad, ask the seller or agent for its exact meaning before the viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a white-framed apartment ready to live in immediately?

Usually not, as the flooring, doors, plumbing and finishing work have not yet been done. Before moving in, you need to plan time and budget for renovations.

If the ad says "4/9", what does it mean?

The apartment is on the fourth floor of a nine-story building. The first number indicates the floor of the apartment, and the second number indicates the total number of floors of the building.

How many square meters is one sot?

One sot is equal to 100 square meters. That is, 3 acres of land means 300 square meters.

If you have questions about the statements in the ads or if you want to choose the house that suits your needs together, the Evim Imlak team is ready to explain every detail to you. Contact us and we will provide you with suitable options.