Buying Freehold Lease

LindaBoy

I was paying the ground rent on a property and they took the money out yearly on a DD.  I wrote to them (Simarc Properties) recently and they said that they have not managed the property since 2014.  They gave me the new company and it sounds similar to Simarc its Premier Block Management and the owners are Starcrest Development Ltd.  I only pay something like £11+ a year (or did) I'm frightened that I might open a can or worms if I ask to buy the freehold its got about 900+ years to go so its not life or death.  PBM have asked for £48 up front to ask Starcrest will they sell.  Your comments would be appreciated.

LindaBoy

My grandson who is 17 was put on sick leave by his company about 3 weeks ago.  He received 2 payments of £90+ but nothing this last week.  He has contacted the company to ask what's happening and they've not replied he telephoned and then text.  What should he do?  He was on the payroll but because of his age he cannot carry out lone working which we believe the rest of the company are doing nor can he drive one of their vans and can't use his car as he doesn't have the correct insurance.  What should he do?

davidmcn

Probably better to post this on the House Buying board.