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Annual Report and Accounts 2008

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FAQs

Fact:

  • Rights to all naturally occurring gold and silver - the Mines Royal - belong to The Crown Estate

Fact:

  • The Crown Estate also owns the rights to all minerals (excluding hydrocarbons) from the UK's continental shelf

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Can I buy the freehold?

The purchase of a freehold is a complicated procedure and often the matter has to be examined in detail. Tenants of houses seeking to buy the freehold of their property should initially contact the estate office for further help.