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shared ownership

British

noun

(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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There are forms of shared ownership in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The NAO report found that shared ownership is forecast to be cheaper than private renting in 93% of areas across England over 10 years.

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

Instead of direct control, it may increasingly mean shared ownership, localized governance and a willingness to let go of one-size-fits-all strategies.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Josh Harris and Woody Johnson own the NFL’s Washington Commanders and New York Jets, respectively, but hold a common interest through their shared ownership of London-based Crystal Palace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

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