RhysInEast

Hi all! I'm new to the forum and am really interested in buying a flat in Petworth house within the dog kennel hill estate. The flat would be ex local authority. The building looks fantastic and you get a lot of space within the flats. Since I'd be a first time buyer I was hoping to get some advice / thoughts from people on here. I would be a leaseholder and a large concern of mine would be for any major works planned, as I've heard the bills can be huge. Does anyone who owns a flat within the dog kennel hill estate have information on how much they roughly pay for major works on average each year? And also if anyone is aware of any planned for the upcoming months/years? I hear there are surveys for the building safety act coming up? I also had a question about renovations. I've heard that changes to the property have to be put forward to the council before doing them. Does this also concern cosmetic things? I.e. putting up shelves, changing carpets etc? It seems a bit crazy asking for permission for these things after paying for a property. Thanks in advance for the help! I really appreciate it. All going well, hopefully see you soon! Cheers!