Deeds
Legal title documents proving ownership. The deeds will be held by the mortgage lender.
Deposit
A sum of money (usually 10%) paid by the buyer on exchange of contracts.
Detached
Term used to describe a property that stands alone and is separated from all others.
Development
A newly built residence or an older property which has been refurbished and modernised.
Dilapidations
Any disrepair or damage to a rented property.
Disbursements
Fees paid by the buyer's solicitor on the buyer’s behalf such as stamp duty, land registry and search fees.
Discharge
Paying off a mortgage.
Draft Contract
Preliminary, unconfirmed version of the contract.
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