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Qu'est-ce que le/la Pleine propriété (freehold) ?

La pleine propriété est la forme la plus absolue de détention immobilière, accordant au détenteur la possession illimitée dans le temps du terrain et des bâtiments, sous réserve des obligations légales (zonage, impôts, servitudes).

Freehold ownership is the default for houses in most of continental Europe and North America. It carries no ground rent, no expiring lease and no landlord above the owner — selling and inheriting are straightforward.

Freehold is more valuable than equivalent leasehold property. In condo or apartment ownership, the dwelling unit may be 'freehold-equivalent' (commonhold in England, Stockwerkeigentum in Switzerland) while the land remains in shared ownership.

Exemple

A Swiss single-family home is held as freehold (Eigentum) with permanent ownership of land and building; no ground rent and no term limit — ownership simply transfers with each sale.

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Questions fréquentes

Is freehold always better than leasehold?+

Usually yes for residential property, but leasehold can be cheaper to acquire and may be the only option in some markets.

What is commonhold?+

An English form of freehold ownership for flats, with common areas held jointly — similar to Swiss Stockwerkeigentum.

Are there any obligations on a freeholder?+

Property taxes, building codes, zoning restrictions, and easements — but no landlord and no expiring term.