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Amenities

Meaning in real estate, with examples

/əˈmenətiz/nounCommon term

In real estate, amenities means: Extra facilities and features that make a property or area more pleasant or convenient, such as a gym, a pool, parking or nearby shops.

In Turkish: sosyal olanaklar, site imkanları, donatılar

How it is used

Usually plural. Listings mention building amenities (concierge, gym, pool) and local amenities (schools, parks, transport). Luxury developments compete on amenities, which often push up service charges.

Example sentences

  1. The building's amenities include a rooftop terrace, a gym and 24-hour security.

  2. It's a quiet street, but all the local amenities are within walking distance.

Common collocations

  • local amenities
  • building amenities
  • close to amenities
  • luxury amenities
  • listingA property that is offered for sale or rent through an agent or website, or the advertisement that describes it with photos, a price and details.
  • apartmentA set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor, that forms one unit inside a larger building with other similar units.
  • service chargeA regular fee that owners or tenants of flats and commercial units pay toward the upkeep of shared areas and services, such as cleaning, lifts, security and insurance.
  • homeowners associationAn organisation that manages a housing development or apartment building, sets its rules and collects regular fees from the owners.

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