Property (Finance)
Real estate asset; valuable collateral for loans.
Real World
JD Wetherspoon uses its pub estate — hundreds of owned properties — as collateral to secure large bank loans, meaning lenders have tangible assets to claim if debts go unpaid.
Exam Focus
When evaluating property as finance, always address illiquidity — selling property takes time, so it is not a quick source of cash.
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