Advice to both leaseholders and residents on how best to look after their property and communal areas.
We know it’s probably too soon, but it’s this time of year we start thinking about how the likes of snow & ice can affect our properties, namely snow settling on roofs & iced-up pipework. We will be carrying out are next batch of property inspections shortly and we’ll be keeping a close eye Read more about Snow & Ice (09.11.2016)[…]
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)[…]
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)[…]
Do I Need Terrorism Cover? A question asked of us frequently by Directors and Freeholders, do I really need terrorism cover on our buildings insurance? Check out this article and video on why it is required and why it should be included in the same policy as the buildings insurance: http://flat-living-mag.instantmagazine.com/flm/flm3#!/terrorism-insurance
Short Term Letting – What Do I Need To Know? A great article courtesy of Flat Living Magazine, it contains some great advice for those flat owners thinking about using their property for holiday lets or other short term rental. As always, read your lease! “There has been an increase in the amount of websites Read more about Holiday Lets (14.08.2016)[…]
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)[…]
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 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)[…]
Water damage in leasehold properties can be very costly and expensive so prevention is the best way forward. Please take a moment to read the article below some practical tips to avoid water issues: http://www.flat-living.co.uk/advice/831-how-to-avoid-internal-water-damage