spider69

*Tee* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi, > It's approximately 50 per cent. > > While it sounds like a great deal, which it is, > the service charges may bring it more in line with > a regular mortgage! > > > *Tee* I have to admit I cannot understand the comment re Services charges normally on a two flat conversation house only attract only Insurance, responsive repairs,ground rent and electricty charges for the communal parts. Major works normally a are every 5 years for externally decoration ,large works like roof etc can appear at any time but the pre assignment form should give an indication. If you are getting a 50 discount and the major works that have bee done have been factored in it seems quite attractive. What is the annual Service for 2014/15

Perhaps this all started whilst the jogger was trying to avoid a cyclist on the pavement. Just a thought

"or they should be levied for additional clean up costs." And pigs will fly

It has to change because it's Bellenden Village now not Bellenden Road. Going the same way as LL. Shame

*Tee* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I wish I could, unfortunately, waiting for 5 years > to have the works done isnt something I can do. > > interestingly, Southwark council are trying to > charge me for things that dont apply to me, such > as Estate lighting, communal gardens, etc etc. All > of which I dont have. It is a 'street' property, > and not on a estate. A small hallway, with 2 light > switches and 2 light bulbs is all that features in > my box of hallway. > I called the homebuyers department to question the > high service charges and high capital repairs bill > and she kept saying that the charges are correct. > > > Not sure who to contact now, as I am not currently > a leaseholder, but about to become one. > A lot of things on the Right to buy paperwork > don't seem right to me and I need some helpful > advice, before I sign up to this...... > > Can anyone point me in the right direction? > Another thing that gets my goat is the 'desktop' > valuation, I have received instead of a actual > one. How can you value a property without > visiting the property? > > The whole thing is soooo dodgy,I feel so cross > that someone, somewhere is plucking figures out of > the sky! > > *Tee* What happens when you buy a L/H property from a Council your solicitor will or should have asked for a pre-assignment pack. What happens is the council will put in all possible future charges they can think off. This is to cover the future and your coming back at a later date saying you were not informed. Also some leases show a generic heading for the area your property is located. Many years ago many councils just used a far reaching classified heading for where you might be. I.e your lease might show you in for example Bulldog Estate. This might cover many many square miles and you were only charged for you property because the estates officer knew your property, now because of cuts they will now say your lease shows you are on the estate and because of this we can charge you for estate works elsewhere if you don't like it go the the tribunial. If it is not rectified before you buy you will be told you agreed the conditions of the lease. Ex council properties are a minefield with ever increasing charges. You need a good solicitor

buddug Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm amazed, Verds. That explains why my upstairs > neighbour and I still have to pay around ?223 for > just changing an earthing wire. I've started a > stage one complaint about it with Southwark > council and I suggest everyone else does to. > > Taking 47% off the incorrect total amount is > probably due to incompetence and stupidity on > their part, but it could equally be policy to get > more money from us. I shall await my letter. What happened to the action expected from Cllr Peter John after you met him at your flat, Did you ever hear from him again?

Do we know where the first class clock man is going? Of greater importance than most of the threads on this forum

edteacher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I spotted heavy machinery and 'no parking' cones > on Lyndhurst Way today. Could it be the March > unused budget is going to be applied there? > Unfortunately only half the road seemed to be > designated. Why do they always leave unresurfaced > bits when they improve a road eg Southampton Way, > Peckham Rye. Why do they open up a road, fill it in and days later another contractor digs it all up again to do something else. Piss up in a brewery comes to mind.

jimbo1964 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So people leaving stinky food on the bus has > driven the original poster onto the trains. But > now kids playing with giant hairballs at the > station is making life awkward. We still need a > solution to the original problem. Bulldoze the whole lot down. That will stop it stone dead

I cannot be ars.ed to reply to this LD replied riding into the sunset on the pavement.

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Got off at PR at 6:55 tonight. Number of children > in courtyard and alleys : 0. Number of hair balls > spotted on the pavement : 0. 6.55 can understand that. next

tallulah71 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "People eating smelly food, babies and prams..." > ?? > > No wonder you're hacked off! > > Or, did you mean mums with prams making, "a song > and dance getting on and off"? I hear ya! > > And the time it takes those irritating people in > wheelchairs to get on and off; making the bus > wait, and go up and down and make an annoying > beeping sound...really makes for an unpleasant day > in the world of jolly smiley meejah, doesn't it? I have to admit I have seen few people in wheelchairs getting on and off. Most accept this when it happens. What is annoying is kids aged 3 4 5 sitting in prams who cannot walk so the pram can be collapsed to get on and off. Perhaps these mums should asked how their parents managed. Stepford springs to mind.

spider69 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > chattyman Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Soon to be lost - GOOD! > > > Transported to Lordship Lane. More indi shops to > keep the locals happy Have you noticed when such a thing is mentioned the silence is deafing? Cannot see anyone promoting this. Each in its place. Head up ar .... springs to mind

chattyman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Soon to be lost - GOOD! Transported to Lordship Lane. More indi shops to keep the locals happy

This is part of Peckhams rich cultural and edgy personna. Soon to be lost

Are these actual bills? Before bills are sent out you should have received in detail "A notice of intention" prior to tendering providing a 30 day oberservation period and then "A notice of proposal" along with a statement giving the result of the tender process. A 30 day observation period must be given to allow leaseholders to make comments on the prices received. Both are important steps for initiating Major Works

spider69 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > aquarius moon Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > LadyDeliah Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > > > anyway and even when I don't I > > > usually pass the pissed off motorist who > > screeched > > > past me, at the next lights. > > > > > > You mean because he has to stop while you go > > zooming through the red! ;-) > > You have just guaranteed another 10 pages of > boredom. Its getting there. Give it a break please

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yeah but there are cyclists, and they're far > worse! Wait for it to come back......

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > After getting mine down from ?2,121 to ?323 (extra > charge for major building works), I cited the 18 > month rule as previously mentioned at the > beginning of this now four-page thread, but never > had any apology or explanation as to why 'someone' > made a mistake. They've lost a lot of money > because of us educating and informing ourselves. Have they credited all other leaseholders? Or is it a case of if you don't fight and ask you don't get. See the previous post regarding Summer Field and accountants How many leaseholders are senior citizens who just pay when a bill comes in as they have never been in debt? And don't wont to be. Who are still owed the money because they have no one to fight their cause. Has Peter John responded? I suspect they have not lost money as many people have not fought their corner to get a refund and this outweighs any payments out.

Don't be harsh on the OP she did admit she needed to clear her head. Perhaps she was in a different park?.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > *puts gun to head, curls finger around the > trigger...* Then reads about dogs in the park again on General Issues......BANG

aquarius moon Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > LadyDeliah Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > anyway and even when I don't I > > usually pass the pissed off motorist who > screeched > > past me, at the next lights. > > > You mean because he has to stop while you go > zooming through the red! ;-) You have just guaranteed another 10 pages of boredom.

I think this should now be consigned to the trash can as it is getting very boring and repetative. Drive or cycle on the pavement keep death off the road

buddug Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Peckham Rose, they do indeed seem to simply pluck > figures from the air. But always challenge them. > Good for you that you did. Summer Field, ha! I'm > dealing with Lizzy Bean, god help me. She talks to > me like I'm something the dog brought in. Trouble > is her boss Chris Flynn, who emailed me today, is > keen to defend her. However, to all of you out > there, he assures me - in the most beautiful Jane > Austen English - that he will furnish me with the > outcome of this shambles by the end of the week. > However, I hasten to add, he is most definitely > not on our side, but I feel he will be forced to > abide by what his masters tell him to do. In my experience of dealing with local authorities each manager has a manager. Above Chris Flynn is his manager and this manager answers to Martin Green. Martin Green I suspect passes all problems down to this Person to solve. This is the person you should be dealing with and then Gerri Scott. Pressure will always flows down to Martin Green from Scott. Ask who this is and contact. Why have mangers who cannot take independent action? Hence the delay in answering

Perhaps they are fully aware the figures are wrong and will only amend if you challenge them directly and not amend every one at once In this case seeking permission to admit and amend.