Land Ownership Types in London: Freehold, Leasehold, Commonhold, Crown, Church, Charity, Public

London land ownership categories:

• Freehold: Full ownership of land and improvements.
• Leasehold: Right to use for fixed term (typically 99/125 years); reverts to freeholder.
• Commonhold: Shared ownership of building units with joint maintenance.
• Crown Land: Owned by monarch/Crown Estate (public corporation).
• Church Land: Held by Church of England, Catholic Church, etc.
• Charity Land: Owned by charitable trusts.
• Public Land: Government/local authority—parks, roads, schools.

This mix shapes London's property market and urban fabric.