Phrase guide

location, location, location

proverb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

The most important consideration in buying real estate is its location.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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proverb

Meaning 2

Locations are important.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Often attributed to English property tycoon Harold Samuel, Baron Samuel of Wych Cross, but the phrase was already in common use when he was still quite young.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 位置第一 (wèizhi dì-yī) — most important consideration in buying real estate is its location
  • Finnish: sijainti, sijainti, sijainti — most important consideration in buying real estate is its location