Here's why:
* Noun: It's a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. "Property" refers to something that is owned or possessed.
* Collective Noun: These nouns refer to a group of things or people considered as a unit (e.g., team, flock, family). While you can talk about "properties" as a collection of things, "property" itself doesn't inherently imply a group.
Examples:
* Individual: "He lost all his property in the fire."
* Collection: "The real estate agent listed several properties for sale."
In the second example, we're talking about multiple properties, but "properties" is still a plural noun, not a collective noun.
To be considered a collective noun, the word would need to represent a unified group. For example:
* Team: "The team worked together to finish the project."
* Fleet: "The fleet of ships sailed into the harbor."
Therefore, while "property" can refer to multiple things, it doesn't inherently represent a unified group, making it a regular noun, not a collective noun.