A freeholder is someone who owns the freehold to a particular piece of land.
freeholder in British English
(ˈfriːˌhəʊldə)
noun
property law
a person in possession of a freehold building or estate in land
Examples of 'freeholder' in a sentence
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Flat dwellers could ask the freeholder to install a facility.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You are being asked for such a high sum because the new freeholder wants you to pay for the right to use a space.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
If you are unhappy with your charges, your first port of call should be the agent or freeholder.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is more rare for a landlord or freeholder's insurance policy to cover damage to contents of a flat.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It seems that the freeholder of the building has been unable to make a repair that should really be carried out as a matter of urgency.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
As far as the freeholder of the building is concerned, he will generally not be required to install new sound insulation in your flat.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Whether or not it is owned by the leaseholders, the freeholder can still recover only what is properly payable under the terms of the individual leases.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Tell the freeholder that he must serve a Section 5 notice on you before trying to sell to the shopkeeper.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In the first year, the freeholder's building cover is twice as expensive as that my son is able to obtain.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The land is owned by a freeholder or landlord (which could be an individual or company) who will charge a ground rent.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The freeholder has a buildings policy that covers the main exterior of the property, which I pay for via a service charge.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is because, at the moment, any work carried out to the exterior of the property would require the approval of the freeholder and managing agents.