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Member of Management Company - yes or no?
2005eyeball
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We're buying a property that went to auction but didn't sell. part of the conditions contained in the auction pack was that the purchaser had to become a member & director of the management company that will manage the estate's common ground. Estate management fees are allocated as per "a fair proportion" - we'll own a bigger chunk of the estate than anyone else so presumably will pay the most!
The seller's pack came across today but doesn't mention becoming a member of the management company. Before I push our solicitor to get that included, I just wanted to check - this is likely to be beneficial, isn't it? As otherwise we can't be involved in decisions?
The seller's pack came across today but doesn't mention becoming a member of the management company. Before I push our solicitor to get that included, I just wanted to check - this is likely to be beneficial, isn't it? As otherwise we can't be involved in decisions?
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Anyone have a view?0
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You will need to check the lease, if it is leaehold. Or Title documents if it is freehold.
To see what the structure of the management company, who it comprises; how it is structured, and paid for.
Your solicitor should explain all this once he's reviewed the documents. If he does not explain, or you don't understand - ask.0 -
I've seen the documents, the remainder of the land will be owned by the management company (bought for £1 the day after the last plot sells), it looks like all plot owners will be members/directors. The relevant paperwork is missing from the documents sent to the solicitor (it was in the auction pack but not in the new seller pack).0
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Then assuming a) the documents are missing, and b) your solicitor is any good, he'll request the documents.0
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in these cases the lease or freehold transfer, or adeed which either refer to obligating you to join, must make this a requirement, or be a condition of sale.it is unenforceable to require that you become a director, only a member or shareholder.Stop! Think. Read the small print. Trust nothing and assume that it is your responsibility. That way it rarely goes wrong.
Actively hunting down the person who invented the imaginary tenure, "share freehold"; if you can show me one I will produce my daughter's unicorn0
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