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The process usually takes around 6 months, but it is usual not to finalise the divorce until a financial agreement has been reached. Wherever possible we shall try and agree the wording of the divorce petition with your spouse to enable the divorce to move forward without delay and avoid unnecessary acrimony. We will advise you on costs and procedure and will advise further once decree absolute has been pronounced.
The legal formality for getting a divorce is a relatively straight forward process. What is generally less straight forward is sorting out the practical issues, such as where each party will live, how the assets are to be split, and arrangements for any children. Before agreeing matters with your husband or wife, it is wise to seek our advice about your rights and the options available to you.
We will advise you on costs and agree our fees openly with you.
This is a complex area of the law and requires expert advice. Please contact us on 0203 733 0428 or info@roselegal.co.uk to arrange an initial consultation to discuss the best way forward for you and we will provide you with further and specific advice tailored to your circumstances. Our experienced and understanding team are here to help you.
We will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome.
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Lease Extension and Freehold Acquisition
Leasehold enfranchisement (also known as Collective Enfranchisement or the Right to Enfranchise) is the right for flat leaseholders to join together (under the Leasehold Reform, Housing & Urban Development Act 1993) to force their landlord to sell the freehold to their block of flats to them. Leasehold Enfranchisement applies only to residential property. When you buy the freehold, you become both landlord and tenant and can extend the lease of your flat by granting yourself a new lease of up to 999 years.
The main reasons for leasehold enfranchisement are as follows:
You stop the value of your flat deteriorating – buying the freehold enables you to grant yourself a very long lease, for up to 999 years – and what's more, you can do this at what's called a 'peppercorn rent' – so your lease becomes, in effect, rent free
Lease Enfranchisement allows you take over the management and maintenance of your block – enabling you to avoid overly expensive service charges. Disputes over service charge levels are amongst the most popular reasons for lease enfranchisement
Lease Enfranchisement can provide your family with a more secure inheritance
The value of your block will probably increase – some purchasers avoid purchasing leasehold property
Remortgaging your flat will probably become easier. Not only do some mortgage lenders refuse to lend on flats with less than 60 to 70 years left on the lease, but many prefer the increased security that freehold, as distinct to leasehold, property offers
The process of Lease Enfranchisement involves complicated time limits and procedures and it's essential you get the right legal advice. Rest assured that our team will provide that advice.
Not only can we help flat owners to exercise their rights, we can also assist Landlords to minimise the adverse effects of the new changes.
If your lease has less than 90 years remaining you should think about extending your lease, especially if the purchase of the freehold with the other flat owners is not an option for you. If your lease has over 80 years to go you need to act urgently before it drops under 80 years and marriage value is payable to the freeholder.
Download our Collective Enfranchisement advice sheet below
Download our Lease Extension advice sheet below
Call us on 0208 974 7490 or email info@roselegal.co.uk for further information.
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Thanks very much for your great service. A pleasure to say I’m the proud owner of xxxx (The Property) after your excellent and very thorough attention to the paperwork."
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