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Does a Section 20 apply to all works?

No.Only when a service charge payer would have to contribute £250 or more.

Valuation Services provided by The Ringley Group

homepage - operational living sector experts - btr living section image
Bank Valuations
homepage - operational living sector experts - block management image
Development Valuations
homepage - operational living sector experts - professional services image
Rent Reviews
homepage - operational living sector experts - commercial and coworking image
Tax Valuations
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Balance Sheet Valuations

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Blogs on similar property topics

ASSET MANAGEMENT
Why leaseholder payment plans must come with a caveat
Since March this blog has dealt with the ways that landlords can tackle the problem of tenants building up Covid-related rent arrears. But what about leaseholders who find themselves in financial difficulties? With England going back into lockdown this week, despite the extension to the furlough scheme it’s inevitable that some flat owners will struggle to pay their service charge this winter.We have been clear from the start of the pandemic t...

Read More

ASSET MANAGEMENT
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 Court will then transfer the matter to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal ("LVT") to determine the price to be paid.

Read More

ASSET MANAGEMENT
Is wearable tech on offer from your landlord?
Traditional apartment amenities like gyms are evolving. Moda, a build-to-rent housing developer, is revolutionizing fitness offerings by incorporating wearable tech and personalized training into their residential blocks.

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Why leaseholder payment plans must come with a caveat

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Missing freeholder or silent freeholder?

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Is wearable tech on offer from your landlord?

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Lee Harle Partner Ringley Law

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