Freehold means you own both the building and the land it is on. This is usually the case for houses, but not always for flats. When you own a freehold property, you are in charge of everything - no ground rent, no landlord to deal with.
It is pretty straightforward
You can check any property, even if you don't own it. However, we can only give information for homes sold since 1995.
Flats are usually leasehold, but you can use our leasehold check to be absolutely sure. It will tell you if it was leasehold when last sold, but won't give details about the lease itself.
Owning a freehold property can be great because
If you are new to all this, it can seem confusing. But that is why we are here, to make buying your first property easier! Our freehold check helps you understand exactly what you are buying. It's always good to know what you are getting into with such a big purchase.
We are here to help you figure out the property ownership stuff. Use our freehold check and get clear info about the home you are interested in.