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by iso1210 2003 days ago
> almost all property in the form of land belongs to the government or someone with a legacy from the ruling class of nobility

In terms of acres the land is owned by descendents of friends of Henry 8th, sure. Majority of houses though aren't leasehold - although many new houses are being sold as leasehold for the last 20 years or so.

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Thank you for the clarifications. I never personally got anything beyond a shorthold while in the UK.