In this Part—
"associated arrangement" has the meaning given by section 267(2);
"cut-off date" is to be construed in accordance with section 257(2) or, as the case may be, 287(3);
"defective dwelling" is to be construed in accordance with section 257(2) or, as the case may be, 287(3);
"interest in dwelling" includes an interest in land which is or includes the dwelling;
"lending institution" means a building society, a bank or an insurance company;
"person entitled to assistance" (by way of reinstatement grant or repurchase) is to be construed in accordance with section 268(5);
"public sector authority" has the meaning given by section 300;
"purchasing authority" is to be construed in accordance with section 276(3);
"qualifying defect" is to be construed in accordance with section 257(2) or, as the case may be, section 287(3);
"relevant interest" means the interest of the owner;
"work required to reinstate a defective dwelling" is to be construed in accordance with section 267(1).