Yes they could extend via the statutory route but not an attractive option as why would one pay the freeholders twice. Rather you apply via the statutory route and assign it to the buyer.

Do not...

You could put the property up for auction with a reserve. Not everyone reads or understands the legal pack.

Keep the pre pay meter. If the new tenants want to change to a credit meter they can providing they have good credit. Some companies will do this for free.

I have a pre paymeter and I...

250K for a villa in Javea is cheap even with the drop in the property market here and in poor condition. You will need to get a property valuer here in Spain to value the property. Much like the...

You need to have an exit strategy in case one of you wants to sell up early. I would proceed with caution especially if your friendship is important.

It is not your place so stay out of it. If the new landlord is happy with the details she has about the tenant, then your ex tenant is her problem now.

We pulled out of the sale at no cost to us. Share of freehold did seem attractive at first, but when none of the freeholders could agree on anything, we cut our losses and left. Our deposit and...

Check your messages

Get gas installed. You will recuperate the 1000 cost quite quickly.

I have done 2 extensions and each time I paid my London solicitor 250 GBP plus Vat plus land registry charges for each one. As it is a housing authority it should be relatively straight forward so...

This consent can be withheld. The freeholder is under no obligation to sell you the airspace or loft space and you cannot force his hand. The foundations will also need to be checked to see if the...

According to lease-advice.org the extension will be approx 10,000 GBP plus costs for a 90 year statutory extension.

I have 2 right on tube lines. It does put off some tenants and the rent is slightly lower (10.-GBP per week) but have never had a problem letting them. I have put in secondary glazing which is a...

The fees are not unreasonable for London especially for one of the larger more glitzy agents. My tenants pay £420 for contract, admin, VAT etc. The inventory check out is £100, but I use an...

As long as the bedroom is outlined in red in your title plan, then it is demised to your flat. It does not have to be specifically mentioned in the lease.

You should agree to have all the work...

Since you do not own "the outside portion of your part of the building" you are not required to pay for its repointing. You are only required to pay for your percentage of the entire repointing...

Not all repairs are split equally. Our service charge is based on square footage and the smaller flats pay less. You need to read your lease and in it will be written what percentage you will pay. ...

Regarding the voting for directors, ideally you would get F1 to vote for you. In return you would vote for F1. You cannot vote for yourself. If you sense you may not get elected, you may want to...

The company articles are separate from the lease and specify how the company is run, directors elected, AGM, voting, removing directors.

In your existing lease there should be a section for the...

Before you see the solicitor next week, I would ask F1 or the solicitor for the articles of the company. You need to have read through all of these and make any modifications before you sign. These...

There is no need for all of you to be directors and I would advise tha only those leaseholders that are interested in running the company are elected as directors. The more directors you have the...

It is in your best interests to become a director as it appears you are the most proactive of the bunch. You will not have any influence as a leaseholder as to manangement decisions and sueing the...

Get a pay as you go meter

Each flat should have one share and one vote irrespective of contributions. Otherwise you will end up with major problems when coming to vote on matters.

Use Mr Clean Magic Eraser to get off marks and scuff marks off walls. Works wonders. Cracks are not your responsibility.
Get the carpets professionally cleaned and keep receipt as proof.
Pay...