land-agency

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A business or office that manages land: "land-agency" refers to an organization or establishment that handles the sale, purchase, rental, or administration of land or real estate.
    • A government department overseeing land: In some contexts, "land-agency" can denote a public body responsible for regulating land use, ownership, or distribution.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The land-agency handled the sale of the farm. (The business managed the transaction of the property.)
    • She works for a land-agency that leases agricultural plots. (She is employed by an office that rents out land for farming.)
    • The government land-agency issued new permits for construction. (The public department granted official approvals for building.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to go through a land-agency": to use the services of such an organization for land transactions.

    • We decided to go through a land-agency to avoid legal complications. (We used their expertise to ensure a smooth process.)

  • "land-agency fee": a charge paid to the agency for its services.

    • The land-agency fee was 5% of the sale price. (The cost for their assistance was a percentage of the total.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Land agent (n): a person who works for or manages a land-agency.

    • The land agent showed us several properties. (The representative from the land office guided our tour.)

  • Agency (n): a broader term for any business or organization providing services.

    • This agency specializes in rural land. (This particular office focuses on countryside properties.)
Synonyms
  • Real estate agency: a business that buys, sells, or rents land and buildings.
  • Land office: a government office that manages public lands.
  • Property management firm: an organization that oversees land or buildings for owners.
Related Idioms

  • "Buying land sight unseen": purchasing property without inspecting it first, often arranged through a land-agency.

    • He trusted the land-agency and bought the land sight unseen. (He relied on their description without visiting the site.)

  • "Agency on commission": an arrangement where the land-agency earns a percentage of the sale.

    • The land-agency works on commission, so they are motivated to sell quickly. (They receive a share of the profit from each transaction.)