Example Sentences

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The think tank says it would increase the more favourable tax treatment of owner-occupation relative to renting.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

As owner-occupation in Britain goes into steep decline, a new class of landlord is emerging, claiming they have never had it so good, with buy-to-let interest rates at historic lows and rents at historic highs.

From The Guardian • Jun. 28, 2013

“Limited stock means there are a large number of prospective buyers who are still locked out of owner-occupation and renting is their only alternative,” Bailey said.

From BusinessWeek • May 13, 2011

The number of households is rising, but owner-occupation is falling and there is little new-build social housing.

From The Guardian • Mar. 6, 2011