Yashmin Mistry, a Partner at JPC Law, explains how to apply to the FTT for a Variation Order.
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Most claims complete in a more or less satisfactory manner on terms agreed through negotiations between the parties.
Katie Cohen explains why flat owners should make sure they understand the implications of lease length.
What happens if any of the participating residents wish to withdraw after the initial notice has been served on the freeholder to purchase the freehold?
The right under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 is to add 90 years to what is left on your existing lease.
We want to buy the freehold of our building. Are there costs to pay, other than the price of the freehold?
We are buying the freehold of our building collectively. How do we split the costs between us?
The valuation formulae are complex but are primarily based on compensation for loss of ground rent and the length of the unexpired term.
We are in the process of trying to buy our freehold but we can’t agree the premium or other terms. What can we do?
The Law Society of England and Wales is advising leasehold property owners to take advantage of lower property values and extend their leases.