Holding cost
nounhold·ing costpronounced HOHL-ding KOST
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Holding cost mean?
The gap between the rental income an investment property earns and its total ownership costs. This is the amount an investor pays out of pocket each month to hold the property.
How the noun Holding cost is used
After rent, our holding cost on the investment unit was about $120 a week out of pocket once you added up the mortgage, strata, and insurance.
Synonyms
carrying cost
Related words
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