commonhold

British

/ ˈkɒmənˌhəʊld /

noun

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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The prime minister also committed to introducing legislation that would allow homeowners to move more easily from the leasehold system to a commonhold form of ownership.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

In a commonhold, disputes between owners must be resolved through the courts.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

He says commonhold will require "a bit of a cultural change" and that people will need to view themselves as "stewards" of their building.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

The BBC wrote to all of the groups that run commonhold developments in England and Wales, and not all described a harmonious way of living.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

According to the Land Registry, there are only 18 commonhold developments in England.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

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