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housing association

British

noun

social welfare (in Britain) a non-profit-making body whose purpose is to build, convert, or improve houses for letting at fair rents

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They bought a 25% stake in the property, which had a total value of £440,000, through a housing association.

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

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The homes are usually sold through a social landlord, often a housing association.

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Sugar's housing association said it understood her concerns about rising costs, and would contact her to provide clarity on charges.

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In the same year, he also received notification that the housing association had underestimated the previous year's service charge, and he and other homeowners received an extra bill for more than £2,000.

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