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Haringey council - freeholder

We're considering buying a leasehold flat. Haringey council is the freeholder. Having heard stories from people getting massive bills from the council for work carried out under the Decent Homes initiative, we're a little hesitant. I'd love to hear about other people's experiences with this.

From what I understand, the initiative applies to social housing properties. The flat we're looking at is a first floor conversion. The downstairs flat is owned and rented out by the council. I'm guessing it would be covered by the initiative?

Has anyone had any experience with the council when doing your own renovations/repairs? Among other things, we'd need to do a loft conversion and replace the windows. I understand that we'd need permission for both. It makes sense for the loft conversion, but how would the council know that you've changed the windows?

Also, has anyone had to extend their lease?

Any stories or advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on September 4, 2015 at 17:13
Once I heard about the works I went back with a lower offer.

The worst part was the scaffolding was up all summer - 6 weeks after they finished the work.
Permalink Reply by Rainbow_carnage on September 4, 2015 at 17:22

Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate you sharing your stories. It's pretty much exactly what I thought. We've decided against buying the flat. There are just too many uncertainties with both costs and timing. 

Percy Pig - Thanks for your message. We have a solicitor that we're currently happy with, but I've made a note of your details in case that changes. We have a pretty good understanding of the process and cost of extending a lease. I was just interested in people's experiences with this particular council.

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