Buying
Why I bought a flat?
Retirement Flat -Rosemary Hazelock
I bought a retirement property after I found my house was too difficult to manage any more.
I decided on a brand new flat that I purchased from the developers, this meant I could choose my preferred bathroom and kitchen fittings which let me co-ordinate with the furniture from my house that I already had.
Issues surrounding the ownership of leasehold properties are varied and complex. There are many issues that will have bearing on the... more »
Many of the enquiries the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) receives are from prospective purchasers of leasehold property, those... more »
Almost all 'owned' flats in England and Wales are leasehold, as are many houses. Understanding what it means to own a residential long... more »
It is normal in residential property transactions on exchange of contracts that a buyer is required to pay a 10% deposit. This is part... more »
Yashmin Mistry, Partner at JPC Law looks at the significant changes to the Housing Act. The 2016 Act was passed on 12th May 2016 but... more »
There are many firms offering to deal with the sale or purchase of flats for very low fees so what are the benefits to paying... more »
Are you an Estate Agent using Twitter? Or a Service Provider to this industry? Join us on the recently launched #Prophour every... more »
Retirement Flat Rosemary Hazelock I bought a retirement property after I found my house was too difficult to manage any more. I... more »
Forget the X-factor, living on a street with a name beginning with the letter ‘U’ could boost the value of your property,... more »
Southampton is expected to overtake Bournemouth this year as the UK’s most popular retirement location. The prediction comes... more »
What is a statutory lease extension? The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (“the 1993 Act”) allows... more »
Ideally a prospective buyer looking to purchase a leasehold property which has 83 years or more unexpired on its term should do... more »
Why do people buy retirement flats? For a number of reasons, but generally to enjoy independent living. Your age is only a number... more »
SUMMARY This note gives an outline of the typical events in selling a leasehold flat. It explains the usual sorts of restrictions... more »
