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Glossary

Freehold

Outright ownership of a property and the land it stands on, with no fixed end date.

Definition

A freeholder is responsible for repairs and insurance and may alter the property subject to planning rules. Most houses in England are freehold, while freehold flats are rare and usually take the form of a share of freehold.