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Glossary

Leasehold

Ownership of a property for a fixed term under a lease, while another party owns the land.

Definition

Most flats in England are leasehold. The owner of the lease pays ground rent and service charges, and must follow the lease’s rules. As the number of years remaining falls, the home becomes harder to mortgage and more expensive to extend.