In the past year some local estate agents have responded to the surge in demand for local properties by asking buyers to make an ‘informal sealed bid’ where interested buyers are charged for the privilege of making an offer. The…
The next meeting is on Weds 12th November at the Bell, where we will discuss latest developments in loft permissions (see earlier post) and insurance. On insurance, Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow raised our concerns about the lack of access…
We’ve heard a number of horror stories recently about residents being charged thousands of pounds for permission to build a loft extension. Two people were asked to pay £5,000 and one £10,000. To put this in perspective, consent was granted…
For anyone considering extending their lease, or buying their freehold in the near future, Leasehold solutions are holding a series of meetings talking through the options. They are on the 3rd, 8th. and 10th. of September, all at 7pm at…
The Jumble Trail will take place on Sunday 21st September 2014 10am-3pm. in the mile around St James Street Station. Front gardens will become stalls selling bric-a-brac, crafts, clothes, cakes etc. If you live in the area it’s a great…
On Wednesday 30th July Leasehold Solutions are giving a Q&A on this with a focus on how it works for Warner flats. There are a lot of things wrong with leasehold law but the right to buy the freehold (aka…
