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[Tipper]

I have seen valuations of this type done on floor area of each unit or on number of habitable rooms per unit (ie kitchen/living room/bedroom, etc, but excluding bathrooms and toilets).

However I would think floor area is probably the best way of 'sharing' the building's freehold cost.

[Tipper]

I don't think it's fire regs, it's more likely to be having a gap that small children could fall through! The regs associated with stairs have changed several times over the years.

It's good the surveyor has advised you of this but I don't see what it has to do with the mortgage lender...

[Tipper]

Is this not an issue to take to the Land's Tribunal ie FTT for them to resolve?

[Tipper]

I believe that technically they only have to give 'notice' but if you have any concerns then you can demand a survey.

As yours is an older property I would insist on a survey with inspection before commencement and after completion.

A party wall surveyor will be able to ad...

[Tipper]

As the house is freehold there won't be a lease so in what format is the requirement for you to contribute made?

What do your neighbours think?

If there is a lease of some sort then you can take your issue to the Lands Tribunal (FTT) which may or may not resolve the issue,...

[Tipper]

Being responsible for contributing to the costs of repairs is different to managing and organising the work.

The managing agent should be looking after the building on behalf of the freeholder and then invoicing you with 50% of the costs in accordance with the lease. As already said if...

[Tipper]

It may be best to get a professional valuation from a RICS valuer so that there is no comeback in future. By professional valuer I mean not an estate agent!...

[Tipper]

You need to read your lease and see what each leaseholder is responsible for.