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the property ladder
noun[ S ]
uk /ˈprɒp.ə.ti ˌlæd.ər/ us /ˈprɑː.pɚ.t̬i ˌlæd.ɚ/
a series of stages in owning houses in which you buy a small house or apartment first and then buy a bigger or more expensive house when you have enough money: 房产阶梯（先买小房子或小公寓、然后再买更大或更贵一些的房子的一系列阶段）
House prices are so high now it is hard for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder (= buy their first house).现在的房价太高，首次置业的购房者很难买得起房子。
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the property ladder | Business English
the property ladder
noun[ S ]
PROPERTYukus
a series of stages in owning property in which you buy a small house or apartment first, and then buy a bigger or more expensive one when you have enough money:
get on/get a foot on the property ladderThey are attempting to help first-time buyers without a deposit to get on the property ladder.
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