Block & Estate Lifts (31.10.2016)

Lift Issues? Have you seen our article in the latest issue of @FlatLivingLoves?  Read it here http://bit.ly/flm5s We wrote a few paragraphs about how lift failures in blocks can affect vulnerable tenants/residents & it was published in the magazine. Our Director of Property Management also summarised some of our experiences with lifts:   The Trouble Read more about Block & Estate Lifts (31.10.2016)[…]

Leasehold Library (14.09.2016)

ARMA Leasehold Library As we strive to operate our business to the ARMA-Q Standard of Block Management, they are full of useful resources for leaseholders, Directors and Freeholders and their library can be found here: http://arma.org.uk/leasehold-library If you find yourself stuck or want some advice we recommend you contact us, however a lot of the Read more about Leasehold Library (14.09.2016)[…]

Leasehold Vs Freehold (03.08.2016)

Leasehold Vs Freehold – A Which Guide We’ve been provided with a really useful link to a guide about what the difference between leasehold and freehold is. If you’ve never owned a flat/house under the leasehold ownership system, please have a read through and watch the video which explains it all clearly and simply! Of Read more about Leasehold Vs Freehold (03.08.2016)[…]

Leaseholders Repair Obligations (25.07.2016)

There was a result in the UK Supreme Court which, thankfully, clarified the position for long leaseholders who sublet their property, specifically their repair obligations for areas OUTSIDE of their flat under their own tenancy agreement. A bit confusing but have a read of the article here & it’ll all make sense and all buy-to-let Read more about Leaseholders Repair Obligations (25.07.2016)[…]

Stamp Duty on Lease Extensions (21.07.2016)

Stamp Duty Land Tax – Enfranchise & Statutory Lease Extensions A question that has been asked a few times is whether a lease extension or freehold purchase is subject to SDLT? Have a look at the following article, whilst quite technical, provides some good advice to those interested: http://www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk/resources/articles/stamp-duty-land-tax Of course this is just a Read more about Stamp Duty on Lease Extensions (21.07.2016)[…]