Sarah Baylis
Sarah Baylis
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24th April 2021
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Registered with Property118.com
24th April 2021
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2nd February 2025, 1 year ago
You need to establish if it is a house, in which case enfranchisement is straightforward. If it is described in the lease as a flat, then it is a flat, the key provisions being whether the walls, roof and other...
Read More →1st February 2025, 1 year ago
Only leaseholders or shareholders are entitled to attend unless a proxy has been formally appointed or they were invited by the board on the basis of particular expertise or interest e.g. family. On what basis was the tenant present?
Read More →1st February 2025, 1 year ago
I would look at other books besides Rob Dix, he has a column in the Times and on at least two occasions has given incorrect or ill-informed advice Law pack and Which? are better, just make sure you get latest...
Read More →23rd January 2025, 1 year ago
All those of you who say this might be a tenancy and to do this or that, it is absolutely not and nor is it a second home. For the life time of the occupant it belongs entirely to her,...
Read More →23rd January 2025, 1 year ago
To answer the comment about it not being the only such arrangement, of course not, most wills are done like this for couples. The only difference to the norm might be that you purchased the property, usually it would be...
Read More →23rd January 2025, 1 year ago
To all intents and purposes she is an owner/occupier for her life time as she was left a life interest in the property and generally all that goes with that. The terms are usually that she maintains the property. @Heather...
Read More →23rd January 2025, 1 year ago
Since these can all be done simultaneously, what is the problem. No tenancy signed and no money in the bank = no keys. Simples. Doesn't need to be in advance except by a few minutes.
Read More →20th December 2024, 1 year ago
Find a broker, I use The Mortgage Branch in Cheltenham, you'll never find a mortgage on your own Re Editor's Note: any broker will require a full fact find There may be a difficulty now with you based overseas -...
Read More →15th December 2024, 1 year ago
For value now, ask an estate agent. For value at purchase if you can't find a comparable, use the HPI
Read More →14th December 2024, 1 year ago
There is no stamp duty on a transfer if no money changes hands and there is no mortgage, you would pay on his half only as you already own yours.
Read More →14th December 2024, 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it cannot be left to a limited company as that is not a descendant. But not 100% sure. However if he inherits it in his own name and then transfers into the ltd company (not sells) -...
Read More →16th October 2024, 1 year ago
Another service surely not a new one? and you still have to input or check the information given by the tenant, I'd be very wary of relying on that
Read More →12th October 2024, 1 year ago
I have exactly this situation and you can gain access through the top flat. Have you actually asked the flat owner? It is the freeholder's responsibility to arrange this, there's no reason to suppose the flat has been illegally extended....
Read More →8th October 2024, 2 years ago
An AST cannot be created with a limited company, you would need a different contract https://blog.openrent.co.uk/company-lets-what-are-they-how-are-they-different/
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul Bond at 07/10/2024 - 17:07
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 07/10/2024 - 17:07@ Paul, I can assure you blocked gutters can cause catastrophic flooding. My Regency townhouse was blocked two weeks ago and caused water to destroy the three ceilings below....
Read More →7th October 2024, 2 years ago
It could just be that they haven't kept up with the filing, you need to check urgently. Your lender if you have one will also need to know. Best ask your solicitor as the seller will have to provide this...
Read More →6th October 2024, 2 years ago
Why not just amend the AST to remove the clause that says no business or give her a letter to the same effect? Of course this assumes it's a house - if it's a flat you probably can't and she...
Read More →1st September 2024, 2 years ago
This is a conversation first to be had with the solicitor who is handling the estate and title transfer so you understand your options. Until you have probate you can't do anything at all and then it will depend on...
Read More →1st September 2024, 2 years ago
See a specialist solicitor and/or wait for the Leasehold and Freehold Act 2024 to come into force - although this could be a while
Read More →1st September 2024, 2 years ago
If you charge money then you are a professional agent and will soon require qualifications as well as all of the above. You should also get a handle on agency law - Tessa Shepparson did a good talk on it...
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