Why do you think owning share of freehold is a bad thing? It's a good thing!
You own the property and the land it sits on.
Lease extension is easy and much much cheaper.
Want to alter it internally - all you need is permission from the other freeholder.
You don't pay ground rent.
You don't get ripped off by the freeholder for maintenance fees.
You want a pet - great go get one.
Why do you think owning share of freehold is a bad thing? It's a good thing!
You own the property and the land it sits on.
Lease extension is easy and much much cheaper.
Want to alter it internally - all you need is permission from the other freeholder.
You don't pay ground rent.
You don't get ripped off by the freeholder for maintenance fees.
You want a pet - great go get one.