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Making two flats into one property.
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OP, is there a reason why you are "wondering"? Is your friend seeking our advice? Have they not had any professional advice, if they're already negotiating with the freeholder?1
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user1977 said:OP, is there a reason why you are "wondering"? Is your friend seeking our advice? Have they not had any professional advice, if they're already negotiating with the freeholder?I've no idea how far that has gone, but I know my friend is in negotiation with the FH - he's just sent him plans of what he'd like to do, which includes cutting that door through.He's also had his offer accepted by the FH (who owns most of the flats in that house) for this flat, and this was provisional on him being allowed to do this. But, afaIk, this is currently just verbal.I'm pretty sure he's got this in hand, and I was just looking out for a different angle, in case I needed to warn him of anything. For instance, if the FH says, "That's fine", can he renege after the sale? I guess this will be written into the contract of exchange?Thanks.
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He's also had his offer accepted by the FH (who owns most of the flats in that house) for this flat, and this was provisional on him being allowed to do this.
Well - you're certainly drip feed feeding vital information!
In that case it's easy.
Your friend is buying the flat from the freeholder - so your friend agrees a price for the flat, along with consent to merge the 2 flats, and consent for any lease variations.
Your friend just explains the deal to their solicitor, and the solicitor does the rest.
(If there's something in any other leases that prevents it happening - the solicitors will find that out during conveyancing, and the sale will fall through.)
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It is inconceivable that the leaseholder could make structural alterations without freeholder consent. And of course, FH consent will inevitably involve an appropriate fee as determined by a valuer.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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Thanks, and sorry, Eddddy.
Ok, that sounds good - it's made part of the purchase agreement.
That's fine, macman, and he wouldn't have proceeded with any work without permission.0 -
One stumbling block may be planning permission. Some planners do not like to see the total housing stock reduced.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales1
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