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Gable
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The triangular part of a building's end wall which extends
up to meet the two slopes of a roof. |
Garnishee
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To legally divert part or whole of someones money or property
to someone else, e.g. for Child Support Payments. |
Gazumping
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Where a seller agrees to sell to one buyer but then either
sells to another buyer or raises the price when two or more
buyers show interest. |
Gearing
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The ratio of your own money and borrowed funds for investment.
See Negative Gearing. |
Graduated Lease
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A lease, generally long term in nature, which provides that
the rent will vary depending upon future contingencies, such
as a periodic appraisal, the tenant’s gross income or
simply the passage of time. |
Gross Building Area
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The total floor area of the building measuring from the
outer surface of exterior walls and windows and including
all vertical penetrations (e.g. elevator shafts, etc.) and
basement space. |
Gross Income
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Income before taxes are deducted. |
Guarantor
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A person who agrees to indemnify the holder of a loan all
or a portion of the unpaid principal balance in case of default
by the borrower. |