What is a townhouse?

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Townhouses are generally found in complexes. Large complexes often have high security, facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, parks, and playground equipment.

Typically, a townhouse is a sectional title; i.e., a type of title where the common property (landscaped area, public corridors, building structure, etc.) is owned by a body corporate and the houses on the property are owned by the individual owners.

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