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In your own hands

Leasehold apartment owners often face frustrations with poor managing agents, which can lead to a lack of control over their property management. Flatie, created by Ringley, one of London's top managing agents, is here to help. Representing the 4.5 million flat owner...

Read    16/07/2018

The price for pre-application advice is likely to rocket, but Mr Flatie can cut the cost of crazy leaseholders

The price for pre-application advice from councils has skyrocketed, with the average charge now around £2,000 for developers seeking planning permission. This significant increase follows the Local Government Act of 2003, which allowed councils to charge for this ser...

Read    10/10/2012

Make the most of it

Mary-Anne Bowring, Managing Director of Ringley, one of London's leading Managing Agents, and a Governor for the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) advises making the most of the economic downturn by adding value to a leasehold property. With propert...

Read    16/07/2018

Small blocks of flats that self-manage can save money

Small blocks of flats often face high property management costs, especially when paying for full management services. Leaseholders in such blocks can end up paying significantly higher fees for services that may not be fully necessary.

Read    23/07/2012

Housing downturn reduces prices of lease extensions

As housing prices fall, leaseholders can benefit from reduced costs when extending their lease. The value of your property plays a key role in the valuation process for lease extensions, making this an ideal time to act.

Read    16/07/2018

Invest in your lease

Mary-Anne Bowring, Managing Director of Ringley and Governor of the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM), explains why extending your lease is a smart move in today’s market. With the UK housing market in a downturn, extending a lease has become more a...

Read    16/07/2018

Buying your freehold

Overview of the benefits of buying the freehold, with a focus on the long-term advantages.

Read    26/10/2012

Words of warning over leaseholds

Discuss how leasehold issues are becoming more frequent and problematic for property owners, with specific mention of the increase in enquiries and the key concerns leaseholders are facing.

Read    23/10/2012

Beyond Enfranchisement.

After enfranchisement, there are four key issues to manage: extending leases, releasing asset value, distributing proceeds, and reviewing service contracts. 

Read    16/07/2018

Lease extensions on the top

Leaseholders seeking lease extensions have increased dramatically, with a reported 400% rise in enquiries in 2007, according to The Ringley Group's Leasehold Guidance Service.

Read    23/10/2012

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