letting
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Definition
- Noun:
- Property that is leased or rented out: The word "letting" refers to a property or space that is made available for temporary use by a tenant in exchange for regular payment (rent). It is the act or business of granting a lease.
Usage
- "Letting" is primarily used as a noun in British English to describe a property available for rent or the business of renting properties. It is synonymous with "rental" in this context. The verb form is "to let."
Examples
- Noun:
- The agency specializes in the letting of apartments in the city center.
- We have several commercial lettings available in this building.
- The income from the letting of the cottage helps pay the mortgage.
Advanced Usage
- "Long-term letting": A rental agreement for an extended period, typically six months or more.
- The landlord prefers long-term lettings for stability.
- "Short-term letting": A rental agreement for a brief period, such as a holiday rental.
- The rise of platforms like Airbnb has increased short-term lettings.
Variants and Related Words
- Let (verb): To grant the use of property for rent.
- They decided to let their house while they were abroad.
- Letting agent (noun): A person or company that manages the rental of properties on behalf of landlords.
- We found our flat through a letting agent.
Synonyms
- Rental: Property that is rented.
- Leasehold: Property held under a lease.
- Tenancy: The possession of land or property as a tenant.
Related Phrases
- To be up for letting: To be available for rent.
- The flat is up for letting starting next month.
- Furnished letting: A rental property that comes with furniture.
- They were looking for a furnished letting.
Notes
- In American English, the term "rental" is more commonly used than "letting." The verb "to let" is also less common in American English, where "to rent out" is typically used.
Noun
- property that is leased or rented out or let