0 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:
1 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 ladder They are attempting to help first-time buyers without a deposit to get on the property ladder.
