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owned housing

[/ˈoʊnd ˈhaʊzɪŋ/]
noun
habitação própria
1. Residential property that is owned by the occupant rather than rented
The government encourages owned housing through tax incentives.
O governo incentiva a habitação própria através de benefícios fiscais.
2. Real estate that serves as a primary or secondary residence and is under the owner's title
Owned housing represents a significant portion of household wealth.
A habitação própria representa uma parcela significativa da riqueza doméstica.
Synonyms
owner-occupied housinghomeownershiphome ownership
Antonyms
rental housingrented housingleased housing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitação própria
Standard term used in real estate and housing policy discussions
São Paulo
imóvel próprio
Commonly used in real estate contexts
Portugal
habitação própria
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a place of one's own
homeownership dream
building equity in a home
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