shared ownership

British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a form of house purchase whereby the purchaser buys a proportion of the dwelling, usually from a local authority or housing association, and rents the rest

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shared ownership

Residents still live under Maoist principles of shared ownership, while the rest of the country moved on from that economic model.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

"Working alongside our local South Asian communities to co-create and share this history is vital to what our museums stand for in celebrating diversity, curiosity and shared ownership of our heritage," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

Their housing association told us their concerns are being investigated and that shared ownership responsibilities are clearly set out before purchase.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

The National Housing Federation and the government said shared ownership remains an important route onto the housing ladder, but acknowledged challenges for some buyers, particularly around rising service charges.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Sokol continued to oversee MidAmerican’s growth, while also turning around its NetJets business, which offers shared ownership of jets to the wealthy and companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026

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