The Leasehold Advisory Service

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• Referral from April 20, 2015
  

  Sophia G. asked:

  I was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice. I have a really low lease on my flat. Less than 55years. I have no idea how to get it sorted other than contacting the freeholder. The freeholder is my upstairs neighbour so can easily sort that side of things but should I be doing everything officially and if so who do I need to go to for representation? Also, is there any way of converting Leasehold to freehold. If anyone has experienced this process before or is in the know I'd really appreciate any tips. Thanks.

  

  Jo J. replied:

  This might be helpful: http://www.lease-advice.org/

  

  Gill B. replied:

  We've done this in the last 5 years and found the Leasehold advisory service very useful. I seem to recall that we had to get an official valuation as did the freeholder and we got it sorted through solicitors( Amphlett Lissimore). The shorter the lease the higher the cost as a general rule. Others may be able to offer advice too.

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• Referral from March 19, 2015
  

  Rob T. asked:

  Anyone know/recommend a solicitor who deals with housing matters? Be pleased to hear. Rob

  

  Try the Leashold Advisory Service: http://www.lease-advice.org/. They have been very helpful to my daughter. Tim

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• Referral from August 27, 2014
  

  Sue S. asked:

  Anybody been involved in a leaseholders' revolt over Service Charges and about the quality of work done to a block of flats? Any hints or tips?

  

  Kamlesh P. replied:

  The not for profit housing associations offer good management services. The lease hold advisory service has a free advice line on what to do. I would try to prove a strategic plan for a way forward before getting a solicitor as some one has to pay them and the other leaseholders are not obliged until to fund them until you buy them into your plan. If your worried about specific charges you can dispute them. Again I would recommend the http://www.lease-advice.org/ on how to challenge charges. They can also show you how to use the lease hold tribunal to change the agent without buying the freehold ( incase some one doesn't buy in ). Will mention its a rough ride not for the faint hearted.

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• Referral from December 16, 2013
  

  Joanna L. asked:

  Leasehold management company issue: A relative owns a flat (leasehold) in a building with 3 flats. The management company is doing everything possible to make sure their nominated builders get the contract for any works that need doing, which are charged at an exorbitant rate. Of which they of course get a percentage as their management fee. Recent works have been carried out to a very shoddy standard, but complaints from leaseholders are being disregarded. Now, with more major works in the pipeline the management company has again awarded the contract to their nominated builder, and disregarded the cheaper quotes submitted by leaseholders. My question is this: Can leaseholders refuse to allow the works to be carried out by a builder they have objections to, are they legally obliged to pay for a quote they have not agreed to, and do leaseholders have any legal recourse against this bullying behaviour by the management company? I understand that if a certain percentage of leaseholders agrees, they can oust a management company and self manage, or nominate their own. In this case there are 3 leaseholders, so are two out of three enough, or would all 3 have to participate? One is an absentee landlord who is not too bothered. Any pointers to resources welcome. Thanks

  

  Joanna L. replied:

  Thanks Katie . Is this the website you are referring to?: http://www.lease-advice.org/

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• Referral from July 16, 2013
  

  Scott C. asked:

  Anyone know a good property litigation lawyer? Struggling with my building's management company, and I have a quick question. Tanksies.

  

  Will G. replied:

  Not sure if lease issue but check http://www.lease-advice.org/

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• Referral from March 3, 2017
  

  Fiona B. asked:

  Does anyone have any advice on extending a lease of a flat? We are currently looking into it, but fear we are being taken for a ride by leaseholders. Anyone been through the process and know of a Chartered Surveyor that can help? Thanks!

  

  Sally C. replied:

  http://www.lease-advice.org

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• Referral from November 9, 2016
  

  Gareth H. asked:

  Hi. Can anyone recommend some honest, trustworthy Managing Agents for Long Leasehold Flats? I have been stuck for the past 8 years with an Agent who provides no evidence of where our yearly fees go, no evidence of sinking funds, and I received a bill for £11,000 last year. The only way ahead to change Agents is to go down the Right to Manage or buy a Share of the Freehold routes. After that, there is an option to manage the block ourselves although I fear I will the be only one interested in doing so- hence it would be good to get one or two recommendations for a good Managing Agent. Many thanks. Gareth

  

  Sally C. replied:

  These guys might be able to help https://www.lease-advice.org

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