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Lloyd Park Conservation Area

Waltham Forest council have launched a consultation on a proposed conservation area around Lloyd Park. What are the pros and cons? On the plus side it means your neighbour would need permission before painting their home in candy-stripe stripe colours…

FM to reform consents process

We are pleased to report that Freehold Managers have agreed to improve their consents procedures. They plan to draw up agreed processes for the various requests and lease scenarios they deal with, and to share them with Warner residents. Most…

Act before 80

Surveyor Steve Barrable of Hull & Co will talk about lease extensions, the process and costs, and why it’s so important to act before your lease reaches 80 years or less. Steve has many years of experience working on extensions…

Hidden perils of plastic pipes

Who knew? Unlikely as it sounds, Thames Water upgrades may impact on electrical safety. Until 1967, metal water or gas pipes were used to provide an earth to electrical installations. This doesn’t comply with modern safety standards but some Warner…

Electrical safety update

Evidence is emerging that some Warner flats have wiring that’s old and unsafe. We know of two situations, one in Mersey Road, and one in Edward Rd, where one supply feeds four flats – none of which is adequately earthed.…

Act Before 80

Find out why and how you should extend your lease. Let’s be honest – leasehold law in England is a mishmash of laws dating from William the Conqueror! The good news is that recent reforms have given leaseholders more rights.…