UNDERSTAND THE OWNERSHIP ALTERNATIVES

FREEHOLD PROPERTY

  • Freehold property belongs to the owner in perpetuity (without a time limit).
  • The transfer of interest in the property can proceed without any restrictions or approvals from the state authority.

LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

  • Leasehold property is land leased by the government for a specific term, most commonly for a duration of up to 99 years.
  • The transfer of interest in a leasehold property to another party may require state authority approval.

INDIVIDUAL TITLE

  • The transfer of interest in an individual-titled property to another party may require state authority approval.

STRATA TITLE

  • This is a form of ownership that commonly applies to residential and commercial multi-storey buildings. It also applies to landed properties within a gated community.
  • Strata title properties are made up of individual lots owned by individual owners and common properties.