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Isn't the word "unload" for luggage? What does it mean to unload the property?

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Rebecca

You are correct that "unload" can be used for luggage. In this case, however, to unload property means to sell property that is owned. This video is showing how the current pandemic has affected landlords, especially those who rent out homes and apartments for tourists. It's not very common to use "unload" when it comes to selling property. It's more common to just say "sell their property." Ex: The couple had to unload their vacation home due to the country's recession. Ex: I want to unload this house so I can move to a new city.

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