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Hi Samantha,

Yes this is a fundamental question on title to the land.
"Estate in Fee Simple" is one of two forms of Freehold property, the other form being "Estate in Perpetuity". While there are differences in ownership rights, they nonetheless accord the holder a continued ownership of the land. It is a forever land.

Leasehold land in contrast, is where the holder has ownership limited by time. The period varies, 30yrs, 60yrs, 99yrs, 999yrs, 9999yrs etc. At the end of the leasehold period, ownership REVERTS to the underlying owner, it is returned. The most common form is where the state grants a 99yrs lease to the current owner. The state (grantor) thus holds the reversionary title or reversionary interest in the land.
The owner of a leasehold title

While 999yrs and 9,999yrs are technically leasehold titles, the relatively long life of these titles make them seem like Freehold titles. In practice, they are mostly priced and treated like Freehold properties.
Nonetheless it would be good to inspect for any conditions surrounding the grant of the land by the grantor.

Feel free to contact me if you have more questions.

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In Singapore, both Estate in Fee Simple and 999-year leasehold (sometimes referred to as "Freehold 999 years") are considered freehold titles for land ownership. However, there are some key differences to be aware of:

Estate in Fee Simple:

Most Common Freehold Title: This is the most desired and superior form of freehold land title granted by the state in Singapore.
Full Ownership: The owner has complete ownership and control over the land for an indefinite period. You can pass it down to heirs, sell it, or develop it without restrictions.
No Annual Ground Rent: There's no annual ground rent payable to the government.
999-Year Leasehold (Freehold 999 years):

Long Leasehold: This is a freehold title with a very long lease, effectively offering ownership for a period of 999 years. In practice, it's treated very similarly to estate in fee simple for most purposes.
Technically Leasehold: While functionally similar to freehold, it's technically a leasehold title. There's a symbolic reversion of ownership to the state after 999 years, though this is highly unlikely to have any practical implications for the foreseeable future.
Minimal Renewal Concerns: The lease period is so long (999 years) that renewal considerations are not a major concern for most buyers.
In essence:

Estate in Fee Simple offers the most unrestricted form of freehold ownership with no reversion.
999-Year Leasehold provides a very long leasehold ownership that is functionally very similar to freehold for most purposes.
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Practical Implications:

For most practical purposes, there isn't a significant difference between owning an Estate in Fee Simple property and a 999-year leasehold property in Singapore. Both offer long-term security and can be passed down through generations.

However, if you're concerned about the technicalities of absolute ownership, an Estate in Fee Simple might be preferable. Additionally, some buyers perceive freehold properties as more prestigious, which could potentially impact resale value in the long run.

I hope this clarifies the concepts for you. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.
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