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Section 457: Meaning of "house" and "house property".

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part XIV: LOANS FOR ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING

In this Part "house" includes—

any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to the house or usually enjoyed with it, and
any part of a building which is occupied or intended to be occupied as a separate dwelling including, in particular, a flat;

and "house property" shall be construed accordingly.

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