Notably, non-citizens are prohibited from taking a security interest in immovable property without prior government approval.
en.wikipedia.org The terms "real estate" and "real property" are used primarily in common law, while civil law jurisdictions refer instead to immovable property.
en.wikipedia.org In the context of movable and immovable property, this means that ownership in the property must vest in the debtor.
en.wikipedia.org Immovable property, however, such as houses, fields, vines, barns, and wine-presses, he confiscated.
en.wikipedia.org Immovable property can not be altered or remodeled, added to, or reconstructed without entering into an agreement with and getting permission from its owner.
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