Freehold (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tenure by which land is held in fee simple or for life.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
An estate held in fee simple or for life.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The property was sold as a freehold, giving the new owner complete control over the land and any buildings on it.
- The family had lived on the freehold for generations, passing it down from parent to child.
- After years of renting, they finally managed to purchase a freehold property, securing their financial future.
- The freehold estate was inherited by the eldest son, as specified in the will of the deceased owner.
- The real estate agent explained that the house was being sold as a freehold, which meant the buyer would not have to pay any ground rent.