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Represents the number of parking spaces.

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Represents the service agreements entered into by the entity for availing services from other entities.

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Represents the amount of reimbursement payable to related party if specified minimum common share price maintain during the one year period after the date on which the reimbursement is approved by shareholders.

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Expenses recognized during the period resulting from business and property management transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party during the period.

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Expenses recognized during the period resulting from property management and construction supervision agreement (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party during the period.

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Related Party Transaction Lease Payment, Initial Term

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Represents the information pertaining to lease term of office space, which the entity leases to related parties.

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Amount of legal fees and costs incurred for combined directors' and officers' liability insurance policy.

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Represents the term of the license agreement entered into with the related party by the entity.

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Related Party Transaction, Management Fee, Monthly Expense

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Represents the number of renewal options of lease arrangement entered into with the related party by the entity.

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Represents the renewal term of lease arrangement entered into with the related party by the entity.

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Share Price, During First and Second Year After Date

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Share Price, During One Year Period After Date

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties.

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Percentage of subsidiary's or equity investee's stock owned by parent company before stock transaction.

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Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company.

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Number of shares issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Number of shares includes, but is not limited to, shares issued for services contributed by vendors and founders.

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