Category — Flat

Own a Flat

Buying a flat is far from straighforward, many of the pitfalls simply do not occur in the context of house purchase. This guide takes readers through the buying and selling process, examines the landlord/tenant relationship and offers advice on what to do if things go wrong.

Which Way to Buy Sell & Own a Flat

Buying a flat is a popular alternative to buying a house, especially for those entering the property market for the first time. However, the process is far from straightforward and is quite different from house-buying. Then, once you have bought your flat, you may find your problems are just beginning. . . This new edition of “Which? Way to Buy, Own and Sell a Flat” alerts you to potential pitfalls. It also examines the rights and responsibilities of flat-owners, particularly with respect to service charges and the landlord-tenant relationship. A typical lease is looked at in detail, and the intricacies of leasehold ownership are explained. The book also: covers collective enfranchisement and a tenant’s right to buy a new lease; suggests what to do if things go wrong; and contains a glossary to make sense of the notoriously complex legal terms. This handbook should arm you with the knowledge you need to make buying, owning or selling a flat plain sailing.

“Which?” Way to Buy, Own and Sell a Flat