Flying Freehold – what!?

Q.  Just wondering what your thoughts are on a Flying Freehold? I’ve seen a gorgeous house that I am seriously considering buying but everyone around me says I shouldn’t touch it with a barge pole?! Can you enlighten me? A.  Flying freehold is an English legal term to describe a freehold which overhangs or underlies…

Low lease dilemma

Q.  My lease on my apartment is now what I consider to be low at 76 years. I have looked into having it extended and it is going to cost in the region of £10,000 quite honestly money I would rather not be spending. Do you think as a leaseholder I shouldn’t worry about this…

Is the mildew mine?

Q.  Is mildew around the window areas of my apartment really my fault? My agent on a recent routine visit flagged this up but surely it’s a building issue? I don’t think I am doing anything to cause this but I’m concerned as it’s getting worse and I don’t want to lose my deposit when…