This is one of the many reasons why there should have been a full level three RICS Building Survey carried out, and not to rely upon a lender valuation. The solicitor can only rely on the information that is given....
Hello, The issue here is that the use of the loft room does not so much matter, but what has happened to the structure of the roof to create that loft room? I survey such houses frequently, including one today,...
The rent that council tenants do pay, does cover the cost of maintenance, some councils may borrow money to build new homes, and those repayment costs still have to come from the rental income. The finances are audited internally, and...
Re: Jonathan's questions. 1. Improvement notices are served as you 'manage' the flats. The fact that you have been served with improvement notices does show that you are managing the flats. It is just your opinion about the flat next...
Council housing stock is not supported by the taxpayer, there is something called The Housing Revenue Account, the previous contributor should state facts, and not mistruths., the money does not come from public coffers, with the exception of housing benefit,...
Reply to the comment left by "David Price" at "05/01/2017 - 13:18": Council Housing actually has a higher set standard than that of the private sector, and many social landlords do set a higher standard, that that of the previously...
The issue here is about fire safety, and the council as the landlord have every right to take enforcement action, ultimately the flat is leasehold, and belongs to the local authority. A door from the 1960s will not meet standards...
27th November 2018, 7 years ago
This is one of the many reasons why there should have been a full level three RICS Building Survey carried out, and not to rely upon a lender valuation. The solicitor can only rely on the information that is given....
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Hello, The issue here is that the use of the loft room does not so much matter, but what has happened to the structure of the roof to create that loft room? I survey such houses frequently, including one today,...
Read More →9th January 2017, 9 years ago
The rent that council tenants do pay, does cover the cost of maintenance, some councils may borrow money to build new homes, and those repayment costs still have to come from the rental income. The finances are audited internally, and...
Read More →9th January 2017, 9 years ago
Re: Jonathan's questions. 1. Improvement notices are served as you 'manage' the flats. The fact that you have been served with improvement notices does show that you are managing the flats. It is just your opinion about the flat next...
Read More →6th January 2017, 9 years ago
Council housing stock is not supported by the taxpayer, there is something called The Housing Revenue Account, the previous contributor should state facts, and not mistruths., the money does not come from public coffers, with the exception of housing benefit,...
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Reply to the comment left by "David Price" at "05/01/2017 - 13:18": Council Housing actually has a higher set standard than that of the private sector, and many social landlords do set a higher standard, that that of the previously...
Read More →4th January 2017, 9 years ago
The issue here is about fire safety, and the council as the landlord have every right to take enforcement action, ultimately the flat is leasehold, and belongs to the local authority. A door from the 1960s will not meet standards...
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