freeholder

Example Sentences

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In a further move to reduce bills for flat owners, the government is banning managing agents and property freeholders from charging a commission to be paid by leaseholders, when insuring their properties.

From BBC

They were farmers, land laborers, ship carpenters, fjord fishermen, freeholders and mothers of dozens of snotty-nosed kids.

From New York Times

If you live in a flat you'd need to discuss the issue of installing solar panels with other residents and the freeholder.

From BBC

They thought the cure would be limiting voting rights to freeholders — folks who owned land.

From Washington Post

Most private apartments in England are sold as long-term leases, with the owner known as the “leaseholder,” and the buildings themselves are owned by a “freeholder,” often an investment group.

From New York Times