The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TIMESHARES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TIMESHARES
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The straight part
We know that "Properties split among people" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case properties split among people = timeshares.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TIMESHARES mean?
TIMESHARES noun- A property jointly owned or leased by multiple people who are allowed to use it only during specified periods each year.