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Government Launches Leasehold Consultation

Leasehold Valuations; security of tenure; extended lease. The Government has published a leasehold consultation paper concerning an increase to property value limits.

Thursday, 14th July 2011 Read more
 

The Big Health & Safety Lie

We often hear from clients ‘Is all this “Elf ‘n’ Safety” nonsense necessary, it’s only a residential property after all!’ Sadly “Elf ‘n’ Safety” makes the job of the professional advisors so difficult to put over the very real legal obligations that face our Clients.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

Lease Case Study - The "Ping-Pong" Freehold

This interesting case involves a block of eleven purpose-built flats. Unhappy with their Landlord, a group of 5 Tenants investigated the possibility of enfranchising the block and acquiring the freehold.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

Alep 2011 seasonal drinks reception

Over 120 members and non-members attended the ALEP Seasonal Drinks Reception in December 2011 for a festive evening of networking with their enfranchisement colleagues.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

Leasehold Forum Conference

At the recent Leasehold Forum Conference, James Wyatt, Head of Valuation at John D Wood was forthright in giving a personal view that the basis on which deferment rates were set in the leading Sportelli decision is incorrect and that there is no reason to assume continual upward growth in the property market.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

This year, turn over for a new lease

The value of thousands of flat owners’ properties will reduce if they do nothing and hope for the best. Many leases are dated at the end of the quarter, particularly June and December.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

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Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012

Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012

The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Book your tickets for this years event here.

Tuesday, 7th February 2012 Read more
 

Fire Safety in Flats Conference

Fire Safety in Flats Conference

Fire Safety in Flats Conference on 8th March 2012, at The Congress Centre, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks.

Wednesday, 1st February 2012 Read more
 

Lease Extension or Enfranchisement?

A lease extension which adds 90 years to your lease should be the most straightforward way to increase the term and protect the value of your flat which otherwise is a wasting asset.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

The Marriage after the Wedding

Now the collective purchase of your freehold is complete; the hard work does not stop.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

A never ending story

The recent upper tribunal (lands chamber) decision in the case of Sloane Stanley Estate v Carey-Morgan concerned an appeal from the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on a collective claim under the provisions of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and provides helpful guidance on several topical enfranchisement issues.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

This industry means business

This industry means business

In conjunction with News on the Block, Brady Solicitors commissioned an independent market research company to undertake an in-depth telephone survey into the changing pressures, opportunities and challenges faced by the property management industry.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

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Join over 10,000 other leaseholders in saving time and money by downloading the essential documents to help you in the daily running of your building.

Service Charge Application Form -

Use this form to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal for a determination of liability to pay and reasonableness of service charges.

 

 
 

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Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012

The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Book your tickets for this years event here.

Fire Safety in Flats Conference

Fire Safety in Flats Conference on 8th March 2012, at The Congress Centre, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks.

Alep 2011 seasonal drinks reception

Over 120 members and non-members attended the ALEP Seasonal Drinks Reception in December 2011 for a festive evening of networking with their enfranchisement colleagues.

 

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House Rules and Welcome Pack - £9.58

The first step to creating a harmonious block of flats

Demand for Ground Rent - £4.78

This download comprises a commentary and a precedent for a demand for ground rent pursuant to s.166 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.  Produced in association with the barristers at Tanfield Chambers.

Section 21B Summary of Tenant's Rights and obligations notice - £5.98

This is a precedent for a Notice to accompany demands for service charges pursuant to s.21B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Produced in association with Tanfield Chambers.