Money as tip returned we hear? I'm surprised! (9)
I believe the answer is:
baksheesh
'money' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to property as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for baksheesh that I've seen before include "Small amount given for services rendered" , "Gift of money" , "(Oriental) money given as a tip or alms" , "Gratuity or tip in Middle East" .)