# Leasehold vs freehold

> Long-term lease ownership vs absolute title to land.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Long-term lease ownership vs absolute title to land.
- London and Singapore office stock includes substantial leasehold (often 99-, 125-, or 999-year terms).

## Key facts
- **category**: Investment
- **regionScope**: UK, APAC

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/leasehold-vs-freehold), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.