Freeholds

/ˈfriːhoʊldz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Estates in land held in fee simple or for life, granting ownership and possession rights indefinitely or for a lifetime.
    He purchased the property as one of the freeholds available on the market.

Forms

  • freehold

Commentary

Freeholds denote a class of ownership interests in land distinguished by their potential permanence, as opposed to leaseholds which are for fixed terms.

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