German-English Property Glossary
We provide information as much as we can in the 
English language where necessary. However you will obtain information and property offers from other sources. To help you to understand the main parts of that information we have provided a German-English Property Glossary. This is just a short example. The full list is over 100 items and constantly growing.
| Abbrev | German term | English term |
|---|---|---|
| AB | Altbau | Period property |
| - | Aufzug | Lift |
| Kfz | Autostellplatz | Car parking space |
| Bd | Bad | Bathroom |
| Bk | Balkon | Balcony |
| Bj. | Baujahr | Year of construction |
| BeK | Betriebskosten | Operating cost |
| BEZ | Bezirk | Borough, City District |
| BKM | Brutto-Kaltmiete | Gross Rent without heating expenses |
| DG | Dachgeschoss | Top floor, Penthouse apartment |
| - | Dachgeschossausbau | Rooftop development |
| - | Denkmalschutz | Protected /Listed historical building |
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