Complete Guide

Freehold vs Leasehold

The complete guide to how you own your home

What you'll learn

Freehold or leasehold is one of the most important things to understand before you buy — it affects what you own, what you pay each year, and how the conveyancing works. This guide explains both in plain English, with the costs and questions that matter.

  • The question behind every purchase
  • What is freehold?
  • What is leasehold?
  • Freehold vs leasehold at a glance
  • The cost differences
  • Legal implications
  • How the conveyancing differs
  • Leasehold reform: the direction of travel

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