working property

[ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ˈprɒpərti]
nounpl: working properties
propriedade produtiva
1. A real estate property that generates income through active use or operations, such as a farm, ranch, commercial business, or rental property that is actively managed and producing revenue
The family sold their working property to retire after 40 years of farming.
A família vendeu sua propriedade produtiva para se aposentar após 40 anos de agricultura.
2. Land or buildings that are in active use for commercial, industrial, or agricultural purposes rather than being held as investment or left vacant
The working property generated substantial income from crop production and equipment leasing.
A propriedade produtiva gerou renda substancial da produção agrícola e aluguel de equipamentos.
This term is commonly used in agricultural regions of Brazil and the American Midwest to distinguish between properties actively generating income versus those held purely for investment or speculation. In Brazilian law and real estate markets, 'propriedade produtiva' has specific legal implications regarding property taxes, inheritance, and rural development policies.
NYC Slang
income property / money maker
Synonyms / Sinônimos
income-producing propertyrevenue-generating propertyoperating propertyproductive estateactive property
Antonyms / Antônimos
idle propertyvacant propertyinvestment propertydormant property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade produtiva
Standard term used in real estate and agricultural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
propriedade em funcionamento
More descriptive alternative commonly used in commercial discussions
São Paulo
propriedade operacional
Business-oriented term used in commercial real estate markets
Portugal
propriedade operacional
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but with slight variations in legal terminology

Related Words

working farmoperating businesscommercial propertyrental propertyproductive landasset management

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the property working
put property to work
a working concern
operational real estate
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