A freehold property is one where you own not only the building, but the land it is built on as well. A leasehold property in contrast, is one over which you have joint ownership of the building, for a specified number of years. The property and the land on which it is built is owned by a landlord or a freeholder. The term of a lease is typically between 99 - 999 years, and diminishes in value the closer it gets to the end of the lease term.

Leasehold property is held on a government lease for a period of 30 years. At the end of this period, the landowner applies for an extension of the lease, which is usually granted. The lease can be extended for a period of up to 90 years at which time the lease must be renewed. Although a freehold title would be of distinct advantage, a leasehold title bears no specific disadvantage to the purchaser.

In effect, if you purchase the Freehold Fixtures & Fittings and Goodwill you will own the property as well as the business. If you purchase Leasehold you will own the business and fixtures and fittings and the right, usually for a given period, to occupy the business premises for an agreed rent.

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All property in Italy is FREEHOLD with few exceptions which rarely if ever affect the domestic market.

Leasehold property allows the owner to remain in possession of the property for the remaining period of the lease. Assuming the title of the property is a leasehold estate for 99 years which commenced from 1.1.1995 and you purchased the property this year. It means that you can remain in possession of the property for 94 years.

Yes, if the property you now own is a restricted residential property purchased/acquired before, on or after 11 September 1973. Note if you and/or your spouse own an HDB flat or a non-privatised HUDC Phase III or IV flat, you are strongly advised to check with HDB as to whether you and/or your spouse are eligible to retain your HDB flat without owner-occupation under the HDB's existing policies, before you proceed to purchase a restricted residential property.

A : Leasehold properties: A property (plot/ built up) in which perpetual leasehold have been granted by the title paramount in favour of the lessee. The title paramount i.e. president of India in these kinds of properties acts through DDA, L & DO. Leasehold properties are not freely transferable. depending upon the covenants pf. the lease deed prior permission of the lessor (DDA/LDO) is required to transfer the property.

There are several benefits: if you convert the property to a freehold property, you become a full-fledged owner by getting the sale deed and having it registered. A freehold property has better marketability and can be sold, mortgaged or kept for standing security, which cannot be done with leasehold property.

A : There are a number of advantages in holding a free-hold property in comparison to that of a leased property. Some such benefits are : The property holder becomes a full-fledged owner only by getting the sale deed of the property after getting it registered.

Ans: A freehold title means you own the property for an indefinite period. on the other hand, a leasehold title specifies the number of years which you can hold the property, for example, 99 years or 999 years with effect from a certain date. Hence, if you are buying a leasehold property, you should also check the remaining unexpired term. In general, the shorter the unexpired term, the lower the value of the property.

When you rent an apartment, you sign a Lease. Typically, a lease is for a minimum 12 months in Thailand, although some landlords may consider a shorter or longer term. When you sign a lease, you are required to pay a 2 month deposit which is refundable when you move out, less any charges for damage to the property. There are 2 types of Land Title Deed: Freehold and Leasehold. Leasehold means that the buyer is only leasing the property from the land owner for a pre-determined period of time.

The landlord owns the building and land where the property is built and grants a lease of parts of the property to a tenant for a period of years. All rights and restrictions regarding the property are recorded in the Public Registry and any rights and obligations between the landlord and the tenant are contained in a seperate lease.

A new development or off-plan property is a property that is brand new, currently being built, or is in the planning stages ready to begin construction. An existing freehold is a property that has already been built and currently owned by someone else ? in effect a second-hand property.

Leasehold Property is property leased to a lessee for a stipulated period of time. The Lessee pays lease premium and annual lease amount as fixed by the Lessor. In these cases the Land ownership rights remain with the Lessor and a prior sale-permission is normally required if you plan to transfer the property.