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upscale housing

[/ˈʌpˌskeɪl ˈhaʊzɪŋ/]
noun
habitação de luxo
1. High-end residential properties characterized by superior quality, prime locations, and premium amenities, typically targeting affluent buyers or renters.
The new upscale housing development offers penthouses with panoramic city views.
O novo empreendimento de habitação de luxo oferece penthouses com vistas panorâmicas da cidade.
2. Real estate market segment consisting of expensive homes designed for wealthy individuals and families.
Upscale housing prices in that neighborhood have increased significantly over the past year.
Os preços da habitação de luxo naquele bairro aumentaram significativamente no ano passado.
NYC Slang
luxury digs, high-rise living, doorman buildings
Synonyms
luxury housinghigh-end residentialpremium housingexclusive real estateupmarket homes
Antonyms
affordable housingbudget housinglow-income housingmodest housingsocial housing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitação de luxo
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese real estate market
São Paulo
imóvel de alto padrão
Alternative term frequently used in São Paulo's real estate sector
Rio de Janeiro
residência de luxo
Common in Rio's upscale neighborhoods like Ipanema and Leblon
Portugal
habitação de qualidade superior
More formal term used in Portuguese real estate terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in the lap of luxury
keeping up with the Joneses
moving up in the world
prime real estate
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