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commonhold

British  
/ ˈkɒmənˌhəʊld /

noun

  1. a form of property tenure in which each flat in a multi-occupancy building is individually wholly owned and common areas are jointly owned

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He questioned whether such an approach would be lawful, how it would impact the mortgage market and how millions of commonhold associations could be immediately established to manage buildings.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The commonhold model is widely used across the world.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

However, it is not yet clear how existing leasehold properties will transition to the commonhold model.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Labour has promised to abolish leasehold altogether by the end of the Parliament and bring in a commonhold model.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

It plans to publish a Bill introducing a "commonhold" system in which residents own the land beneath their building.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

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