Leasehold Solutions

22 May 2012 – Leasehold Solutions celebrates its tenth anniversary

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:52:58 +0000

Leasehold Solutions celebrated its tenth anniversary on 22 May 2012 with a delicious cake and champagne for the 14-strong team. Alex Greenslade said of the landmark date: “It is great that our tenth anniversary has coincided with the move of premises … Read the rest

The Times on 31 July 2009

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:50:41 +0000

Now is the time to add value to your home by extending the lease
Ten things you ought to know when considering whether to renegotiate the length of the lease on your property

1. If you want to extend the … Read the rest

The Observer Property Section 12 January 2008

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:49:56 +0000

Andrew Moody on why more lessees are getting together to buy the freehold of their property

HENRY TOMKINS has completed a campaign to wrest control of the freehold of the block of flats in which he lives in central London … Read the rest

Daily Mail 27 October 2006

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:49:18 +0000

Leasehold v Freehold?

BUYING the freehold is, one of the best ways to increase the value of your flat – isn’t it? With service charges creeping ever upwards, most people would be forgiven for thinking so, especially if their block … Read the rest

Evening Standard Homes & Property Section on Wednesday 11 October 2006

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:48:42 +0000

You’re in charge

The past 10 years has seen a major shift in the balance of power for flat owners. Buying the freehold of your block is no longer a distant aspiration. Putting up with a landlord’s inefficient management has … Read the rest

Evening Standard Homes & Property section on Wednesday 14 June 2006

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:47:54 +0000

Please Re-Lease Me

Buying the freehold is viewed as a no-brainer by many flat-owners: an ideal way to add value to your flat, avoid inflated service charges and extend a dwindling lease. But is it always the wisest move?

Suppose … Read the rest

Evening Standard Homes & Property Section on Wednesday 24 May 2006

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:54:59 +0000

Deal or no deal?

So your landlord is offering you the chance to buy the freehold. Get organised and act fast, says Jane Barry

You own a flat in a block and a notice has just been dropped through your … Read the rest

News on The Block issue 27, May 2006

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:54:24 +0000

Freehold acquisition: silver bullet or poisoned chalice?

Flat-owners up and down the country are saying this because they are sick and tired of poor management, rip-off buildings insurance and spiralling management charges. But acquiring the freehold for your block is … Read the rest

News on The Block issue 24, March 2005

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:53:47 +0000

Love thy neighbour

There is something about leasehold enfranchisement that seems to bring out the worst in people. Maybe it is that neighbours who have not even exchanged pleasantries for several years are forced to enter into a binding agreement. … Read the rest

Evening Standard Homes & Property section on Wednesday 10 November 2004

kaimotta — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:53:06 +0000

L-plate landlords

Taking on the freehold of your block of flats often requires expert help, says Jane Barry.

Want to buy your freehold but not sure how to go about it? There are companies that will project-manage the whole process … Read the rest