ownership

Males choose conspicuous basking locations — a rock, stucco wall or, well, a fence — to woo females and proclaim ownership of a territory.

The warnings about ownership of the IPR came true more than a decade later when Post Office decided to invite other companies to take over the Horizon contract.

Manager Tyler Halliday says that taking away the "payment barrier" makes the space accessible for everyone and instils a sense of ownership.

Volunteers help care for animals, support mentorship programs and assist with riding events, creating shared spaces where culture, care and collective ownership thrive.

"It is inevitable that quality will vary when purchasing this many properties at speed, especially as many had been in private ownership."