Long Leasehold Questions

		Statistics	Last Post
Sticky: FAQ On Leasehold Property Issues-Your Answer Might Be Here by leaseholdanswers Started by leaseholdanswers, 29-05-2014, 08:36 AM	3 responses 9,459 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator2 17-06-2021, 21:40 PM
Buying the freehold of my house from management company by chickenchaser Started by chickenchaser, 03-02-2017, 21:07 PM	4 responses 1,855 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 16-03-2017, 10:28 AM
Recovering retained funds for Service Changes by Accidental-landlord Started by Accidental-landlord, 02-02-2017, 09:38 AM	9 responses 469 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 16-03-2017, 10:10 AM
Top floor leasehold flat with no management company by Fefelarue Started by Fefelarue, 15-03-2017, 21:12 PM	0 responses 477 views 0 likes	Last Post by Fefelarue 15-03-2017, 21:12 PM
Flat repossession by Robble76 Started by Robble76, 13-03-2017, 10:24 AM	9 responses 539 views 0 likes	Last Post by ram 15-03-2017, 14:09 PM
What is mine on my lease? by BRY77 Started by BRY77, 14-03-2017, 14:20 PM	3 responses 378 views 0 likes	Last Post by ram 15-03-2017, 11:53 AM
Previous leaseholders' alterations by uplater Started by uplater, 14-03-2017, 20:48 PM	0 responses 232 views 0 likes	Last Post by uplater 14-03-2017, 20:48 PM
Freeholder not carrying out redecoration works by Sunflowers82 Started by Sunflowers82, 13-03-2017, 20:42 PM	2 responses 302 views 0 likes	Last Post by Sunflowers82 14-03-2017, 20:17 PM
Enfranchisement of doubling leasehold by mattstorey Started by mattstorey, 14-03-2017, 13:11 PM	3 responses 343 views 0 likes	Last Post by sgclacy 14-03-2017, 20:14 PM
Identical flats in same development being charged vastly different service charge.. by badhairday Started by badhairday, 13-03-2017, 20:18 PM	2 responses 274 views 0 likes	Last Post by cupcakeli2717 13-03-2017, 21:24 PM
Can you be penalised for property alterations you did not make by CuriousA Started by CuriousA, 10-03-2017, 15:28 PM	24 responses 2,310 views 0 likes	Last Post by Gordon999 13-03-2017, 11:18 AM

collective enfranchisement

by flyingfreehold

Does a leaseholder have to be a registered proprietor to join a collective? Or is it sufficient for her/his/it to be a transferee whose interest is not yet registered?
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 18:51 PM
Reply to collective enfranchisement

by flyingfreehold

at risk of answering my own question, the leaseholder has to prove title which is a bit difficult if not registered........
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 21:23 PM
Reply to Building works & S20 process

by scot22

It is relatively simple to administer process. However, definitely engage professional to define necessary work and project manage.

If I can, anybody can.
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 20:19 PM
Building works & S20 process

by RichA

Hi. I have a freehold after selling a leasehold flat in a block of 4 flats. We don't currently have a managing agent, so these duties currently fall to me (I am holding off appointing a managing agent whilst the leaseholders consider whether they want to RTM).

The block needs some maintenance...
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 17:20 PM
Reply to collective enfranchisement

by Tipper

Ask lease-advice.org
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 18:59 PM
Reply to Levy

by scot22

Thanks Gordon. There was no info other than amount and invoice which explained nothing !
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 17:16 PM
Reply to Share of feehold/shared service charges?

by Macromia

They are correct that the purchase of the freehold has no relevance (although it would allow the three of you to alter the leases if you are all in agreement).

Unless you alter the leases you continue to split service charge costs according to what the terms of your leases say - sharing...
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 17:14 PM
Changes to lease wording

by bigalxyz

In the process of buying freehold for our building. 9 participants (from 11 flats).

Our solicitor will extend leases to 999 years for an additional fee if we want to. She has asked, as part of that extension process:

“Are there any amendments that you are seeking to make...
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
14-05-2022, 12:27 PM
Reply to Changes to lease wording

by Lawcruncher

If the leases are going to be for 999 years there is not a lot of point imposing a restriction in such terms. It is also open to interpretation. You have to decide first if you are going to allow subletting at all. That has to depend on what people want. If any owner already sublets then you cannot...
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 17:09 PM
Reply to Levy

by Macromia

...And it still going to depend on what it is for (and on what your lease allows to be charged for, and when.

Service charge demands have to include details such as a service address for the freeholder, and have to be accompanied by an appropriate copy of 'leaseholders rights and responsibilities',...
- Channel: Long Leasehold Questions
21-05-2022, 16:53 PM

Latest Topics