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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

Managing a Property Can Be a Happy Experience!

Mary Anne Bowring, a qualified chartered surveyor and managing director of Ringley Chartered Surveyors, believes that managing property can be a fulfilling and happy experience. With her expertise and experience in the property industry, she has turned Ringley into a...

Read    20/07/2012

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

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

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

How to get a whole new lease of life

If you live in a leasehold property, you might not be aware that you can legally claim a 90-year extension of your lease without any increase in ground rent. This right becomes effective after you've been in the property for two years.

Read    22/10/2012

8 Questions to ask before buying a flat

Before committing to a flat, determine whether it comes with a share of freehold and the remaining length of the lease. A share of freehold provides more control over decisions such as repairs and service charge levels, and extending a short lease is easier and less ...

Read    16/07/2018

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