Meaning of property ladder | Babel Free

Definitions

The hierarchy of owned housing.

British

Examples

“to get⟳ on the property ladder”

“The slave, who is at the bottom of the human property ladder, had a hut and slave quarters, a little clothing, food, and perhaps some health care […]”

“The higher house price volatility in the United Kingdom makes it optimal for those young households who expect⟳ to move⟳ up the property ladder to hold⟳ housing equity.”

“While some of these moves will be prompted by, for instance, releasing equity to help⟳ children get⟳ on the property ladder, David Fell, Hamptons' senior analyst, says many will probably be downsizing to reduce⟳ mortgage payments to a more manageable level.”

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