freeholder

Example Sentences

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Andain's housing association told us that a managing agent, appointed by a freeholder, sets the service charge and it had challenged increases and requested justifications.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

At the moment, the freeholder of a property generally owns the building and the land beneath it, outright and forever.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Justin Madders told the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents - an annual fee leaseholders must pay to their freeholder.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

As the law currently stands, the freeholder of a property generally owns the building and the land beneath it, outright and forever.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

"He is not a freeholder, my lady, but only mentioned as an active agent of the Liberal party."

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James