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Buying a freehold for a house or flat: what’s different?

A house freehold purchase and buying a share of a building’s freehold are different transactions. Our standard website journey is aimed at leasehold houses.

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PropertyWhat differs
Leasehold houseA purchase of the relevant house freehold may be possible by agreement.
FlatFreehold ownership often involves other leaseholders and shared building interests.
MaisonetteIts appearance does not settle the legal structure; check title and lease.
Shared ownershipCheck the provider and specific lease restrictions before choosing a route.

Choose the right advice

If you own a flat or maisonette, first establish the ownership structure and consider specialist advice on the applicable route. Do not use a house estimate as though it applies to a whole building.

Your questions, answered

Does a share of freehold remove my lease?

Do not assume it does. The legal structure needs to be assessed.

Is a maisonette treated as a house?

Not necessarily. The lease and titles determine the position, rather than the entrance or appearance.

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Further reading

GOV.UK: buying the freeholdHM Land Registry: property information

General information, not advice on your particular title or legal rights.

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