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Definition property ladder in American English

property ladder noun

[singular] noun
/ˈprɑpərti ˌlædər/
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˌlædər/
1

a series of stages in which you start by buying a cheap house then buy and sell several times getting a bigger, better house each time

Example

Taking your first steps onto the property ladder in the current market can be confusing.

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Definition property ladder in American English