vacant unit

[/ˈveɪkənt ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: vacant units
unidade vaga
1. An apartment, room, or space in a building that is not currently occupied or rented
The landlord is advertising the vacant unit on the building's website.
O proprietário está anunciando a unidade vaga no site do prédio.
2. An available space in a residential or commercial property that is ready for lease or sale
With so many vacant units in the complex, the management reduced the rent to attract tenants.
Com tantas unidades vagas no complexo, a administração reduziu o aluguel para atrair inquilinos.
3. A position or role that is unfilled and available for someone to occupy
The company has several vacant units in their executive department.
A empresa tem várias vagas abertas em seu departamento executivo.
In Brazil, vacant units are a significant concern in urban real estate markets, particularly in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. High vacancy rates can indicate economic issues or oversupply in the housing market. In the USA, particularly in NYC, vacant units are often discussed in the context of housing affordability and gentrification. The term is commonly used in property management, real estate marketing, and urban planning discussions.
NYC Slang
empty spot / open apartment
Synonyms / Sinônimos
empty unitunoccupied unitavailable unitvacant apartmentvacant space
Antonyms / Antônimos
occupied unitrented unitleased unitfilled unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade vaga
Most common and standard term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
imóvel vago / apartamento vago
Often uses 'imóvel' (property) or specific 'apartamento' (apartment)
São Paulo
unidade disponível
Real estate market may use 'disponível' (available) more frequently
Portugal
habitação vaga / unidade desocupada
Portuguese uses 'habitação' or 'desocupada' (unoccupied) more commonly

Related Words

vacancytenantlandlordleaserental propertyoccupancy rate

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill a vacant unit
have a vacant unit available
high rate of vacant units
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