freeholder

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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

There are around five million leasehold homes in England and Wales, where people own the right to occupy a property via lease for a limited number of years from a freeholder.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 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

Their barrister argued that although Magnitude was the legal freeholder, Mr Raza had exercised significant financial control.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The people had gathered there to get a look at the new freeholder and his family.

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