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No win, no fee litigation
Self managed blocks of flats that suffer from service charge arrears and ground rent arrears are being offered a no-win, no fee service by the online property solution provider, www.leaseholderSupport.co.uk. This affordable service uses Ringleys Legal Service Team wh...
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Noise Action Week
Noisy Neighbours are the top complaint Noise Action Week, 21-25 May 2007, aims to raise awareness about noise, noise issues and helps to promote a responsible attitude towards noise. As part of Noise Action Week, www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk reveals that of the top ...
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Service Charge Nightmares
Help! We simply cannot collect the service charges is common cry particularly from small blocks. Mary-Anne Bowring, creator of www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk reveals the solutions. Collecting service charges can be problematic. Especially for small blocks of flats ...
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Service Charge is the number one complaint
A recent survey carried out by online property solution provider, www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk has revealed that a neighbour not paying their service charge is the number one complaint amongst flat owners. Resident Managing Companies who are responsible for the ...
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Dealing with Pigeons as a Pest
Many people take pleasure in feeding pigeons however pigeons are widely regarded as a pest and unacceptable in large numbers. www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk suggests ways to help you deal with problems concerning pigeons. The control of pigeons is a very controversi...
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Has the market turned on extending your lease?
The deferment rate is one of the most sensitive parts of the valuation as it is the investment multiplier applied to the assumed freehold vacant possession value of the flat at the end of the lease. Mary-Anne Bowring, creator of www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk explains:...
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Get rid of your Freeholder - Claim your right to manage
The start of the New Year is a good time to plan change and reassess your finances. It's a time when you want to take control of your life and not bury your head in the sand with regards to your job, social life and your property. We all know how to apply for a new j...
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Who puts the bin out?
Although it may seem a trivial issue to some, for those who live in residential blocks, issues regarding refuse bins is a grey area. www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk explains all the information you need to diagnose the problem and take action. Normally the number of...
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Get rid of your Freeholder - It's all in the management
Mary-Anne Bowring, creator of www.leaseholdersupport.co.uk explains how to get your properties management company to change the managing agent. Last time we talked about claiming your right to manage, this being the way to oust the Freeholders current managing ...
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Unravel the leasehold maze
Whether you are a first time buyer, downsizing or wanting a city pad, understanding the leasehold can be confusing. Mary Anne Bowring, creator of www.leaseholdersupport unravels the jargon. So, you have seen the flat you want, it caters for your needs, it's positi...
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Events
Freehold Purchase Seminar (6-14th Oct, 2006) Leaseholders in small blocks of flats not only have the right to manage their own blocks, they are also able to collectively purchase the freehold, adding value to their homes.
Leasehold Extension Seminar (6-14th Oct, 2006) Leases are getting shorter and loan to value rations are being affected. Lenders are relucant to lend on a short lease property. Subjects covered include: extending lease, tracking down a relucant or absent landlord and adding value to home.
The Right to Manage Seminar (6-14th Oct, 2006) The freeholder would generally manage your block of flats at a cost to you. In 2002 it became possible for leaseholders to claim the right to manage their own blocks without having to prove fault in the feeholder or the managing agent. Find out more from Mary-Anne Bowring.