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What is a freehold?

Freehold is absolute ownership of the property, including the land. Freeholders are responsible for property maintenance.Freehold is absolute ownership of the property, including the land. Freeholders are responsible for property maintenance.

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What is a freehold?

Freehold is absolute ownership of the property, including the land. Freeholders are responsible for property maintenance.Freehold is absolute ownership of the property, including the land. Freeholders are responsible for property maintenance.

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