Freehold registrations

Q.  We are in the process of buying a Leasehold apartment and our solicitor has informed us that she has discovered the Freehold isn’t registered and is now concerned it may cause issues when we come to register our purchase with Land Registry. To make matters worse the seller is refusing to get the freehold…

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…