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[Tipper]

Or do a RTM takeover first....

[Tipper]

So, have you not complied with the building regs on such things as thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, sound test, fire escapes, fire protection and detection, etc, etc? You could be in for a very large bill to complete your conversion! I think you have been badly advised. Failure to meet the building...

[Tipper]

I would join in so as to be in the right place when free 999 year or extended leases are handed out!

Be aware also that if they are wishing to buy by negotiation with the freeholder then the cost may be higher than enfranchising the freehold using statutory legislation. Whilst this may...

[Tipper]

Is that one of those that supplies you with electricity?...

[Tipper]

There will be a wayleave for the line and its supports/structure/equipment placed on the land and usually a fee paid to the land owner either periodically or a one-off fee paid that covers a longer period. Their wayleaves or estates department will have all these details and agreements.

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[Tipper]

You will find that the owners and operators of the electricity 'pylon' have statutory rights with respect to access and cutting of trees etc for safe operation of the electricity grid. You may find that all your objections are a waste of time and the electricity company will just get on with what it...

[Tipper]

I don't think you need a party wall agreement, just a party wall notice.

However you do need approval by the 'freeholder' and as you are only 50% of that you do need the other director's agreement. You'll have to convince her she agrees...maybe cross her palm with silver, which I expect...

[Tipper]

The RTM company is the manager and not the lessor/freeholder. I would assume you still need the freeholder's permission.