A Vacant Ground Floor One Bedroom Flat
Description
The property comprises a ground floor one bedroom flat situated within a purpose built building arranged over ground and two upper floors.
Tenure
Leasehold. The property is held on a 99 year lease from November 1973 (thus approximately 50 years unexpired). At the buyer's request and costs a section 42 notice to extend the lease will be served prior to completion, the rights of which would be assigned to the incoming buyer.
Location
The property is situated on a residential road close to local shops and amenities. The open spaces of Harlow Town Park are within easy reach. Transport links are provided by Harlow Town rail station.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Reception Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bathroom
Exterior
The property benefits from a residents parking space (subject to obtaining a permit) and communal gardens.
Addendum
1. There is no current s42, a historic s42 notice was served and has lapsed however the
Landlord responded and is happy to grant an extension subject to the premium being
agreed.
2. The freeholders has made follow up comments to the Sellers SPIF as follows;
a. in the answer to 2 disputes - no and no. Whereas there is a longstanding dispute as
to service charge. The Seller has stated directly to the Landlord “my quarterly
payment will be made under protest considering our ongoing dispute” and the Seller
has further confirmed that all outstanding service charges will be paid to
completion.
b. Per 10.3, she claims the roof has been repaired - it has not, and part of the dispute
relates to the expenditure for this.
3. The Freeholder has made follow up comments to the Sellers Leasehold Property Information
Form as follows;
a. in 3.5 -“ Do you know of any problems in the last three years between the flat
owners and landlord…….about maintenance charges …..?” as mentioned above ,
there is clearly on the Sellers own admission - a longstanding dispute as to service
charge.
b. in 3.2 the answer given suggests the Seller is not aware of any redecoration of the
outside etc – whereas the seller is aware of the major works planned.
c. in 5 & 6 the Seller suggests there have been no complaints whereas there have
been a number in the course of “the longstanding dispute”.
d. in 6.2 the Seller asserts there has been a complaint , about the removal of a visitor’s
car parking permit not “the longstanding dispute “
Additional Fees and Disclaimer
Administration charge: £1,500 including VAT unless otherwise stated in the addendum.
Buyers Premium and Disbursements: Please see the legal pack and the addendum for any disbursements and buyers premium that may be payable by the purchaser on completion.
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