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UK Property Classification

When we talk about property classification in the UK, it's like sorting different kinds of houses into groups. It's like sorting toys into different boxes based on what they are made of or what they can do.

In the UK, there are different categories of properties, and they are called "classes." Some classes are for houses that people live in, some are for shops and offices, and some are for industrial things like factories.

When we buy or sell a property, we need to know which class it belongs to because it helps us understand its rules and regulations. For example, if a property is classified as a residential property, it means that people can live in it. But if it's a commercial property, it means it's for business purposes only.

There are different classes for residential properties, such as Class C1 (Hotels), Class C2 (Residential Institutions), and Class C3 (Dwellings). Each class has its own rules, like how many people can live in the house or what kind of modifications you can make to it.

Similarly, there are different classes for commercial properties like shops, offices or warehouses. These properties are classified under classes A, B, C and D, with each class having its own specific use.

So when we talk about property classification in the UK, it's like putting different types of properties into different boxes so that we know how to use them and what rules to follow.