Does one recite Shehecheyanu on a new house when co-owners (partners, family, community) also have a share?

BlessingsMaterial Acquisitions

Synopsis

If one owns a house or vessels solely, Shehecheyanu is recited. If there are partners (including a wife and family), HaTov veHaMeitiv is recited. A community building a synagogue: the hazzan recites HaTov veHaMeitiv aloud to fulfill everyone's obligation.

Late Acharonim
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