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Missing freeholder or silent freeholder?

What happens if you cannot trace your freeholder and you want to extend your lease or buy your freehold? You can still do so by the vesting order process. This involves an application to the County Court detailing the steps taken to locate the freeholder. The County ...

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Ringley champions apprenticeships and takes on four more

Ringley is committed to staff development and promotion of skills and education for young people. In February (as part of National Apprenticeship Week) both elements were brought together by taking on four additional apprentices and helping to launch COATA (The Confe...

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Ringley short listed for two PROPERTYdrum Awards

'I'm truly proud of what the team has achieved, particularly given the formidable competition they were up against', stated Mary-Anne Bowring, Ringley MD. 'The whole team tirelessly work to develop and deliver an outstanding package.It's great that their effors have ...

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Step by step guide to lease extensions

Whilst your lease is probably the most valuable asset you own, worth whatever you could sell it for in the market place, the freeholder holds a stake in its value too. Why, because a) he receives investment income from it (the ground rent), b) has the hope value of a...

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How long is your lease?

Lease terms are getting shorter, particularly in areas like London, where 40-60 year leases are common. Since 1993, legislation has improved leaseholder rights, allowing easier lease extensions.

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Leaseholders have rights!

Whether you are a first-time buyer, downsizing, or wanting a city pad, understanding the leasehold system can be confusing. Mary Anne Bowring, creator of www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk, unravels the jargon and explains your rights.

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Legal right to extend lease

Since 1993, Leaseholders have been able to claim a 90-year lease extension at a reduced ground rent of £1.00/peppercorn if demanded. Lessee's rights have become more accessible. For example, you now only need to own the lease for 2 years, do not need to live in the p...

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Ringley gets 'Highly Commended' Award

Ringley picked up the 'Highly Commended' award to reflect the work their valuation team do in the specialist field of Leasehold Enfranchisement. "We work mostly forIn fact Ringley were finalists in two categories - the other being Individual Valuer Of The Year. Mary-...

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Leaseholders should take control of building management

Recent Market Research by leading London Managing Agents, the Ringley Group, into ownership, services, management, and running costs of apartment buildings, has identified that between 50-60% of all inner London apartments are sublet, rising to an estimated 70+% for ...

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Property Management explained

So what's this week's hot property management topic? To me, it seems to be the increasing number of Freshwater blocks we are talking about. All of them seem to be waking up to the realization that they don't need to be subservient to Freshwater anymore. How so? You m...

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