Twenty years later, in the late 80's, the Rudins purchased the lease for $25 million.

The plotters purchased the lease to the room, which also belonged to John Whynniard.

"I called one of the new owners' representatives to find out what they'd say about purchasing the lease," he said.

The Prime Minister's Government secretly provided $1.8 million in public money so the settlers could purchase the lease.

Upfront costs for leasing premises are often relatively low, though you may pay a premium to purchase the lease.

Arkaroola was established by geologist Reg Sprigg in 1968 after he purchased the pastoral lease.

He purchased the 610 km2 pastoral lease and began the conversion to a wildlife sanctuary.

The first was founded in November 1876 to purchase the lease from Brogdens.

In 2011 he purchased the lease of a public house in Salford, Greater Manchester.

Only then, alleged Sandford, did he inquire and contract to purchase the lease in his own name.