Buying the freehold of a flat

[alixandjames@btinter]

I just wondered if anyone could recommend a solicitor or company they have used to compulsory purchase the freehold of a flat.

Private message me if you can help

Thanks

[steveo]

I think only councils can compulsorily purchase

[DaveR]

I can't recommend them personally but Glazer Delmar on North X Road have a good reputation for property work, and the process for acquiring the freehold is fairly straightforward.

[Jeremy]

steveo - no, if over 50% of the tenants want to buy the freehold then the landlord has no choice.

alixandjames - I used TJM law for buying the freehold to my old flat - not compulsory enfranchisement, but I'm sure they have a lot of exprience of this.

[Jah Lush]

Jeremy is correct about the 50%. Saved me a fortune in the long run when I bought the freehold on my gaff as the leaseholders were robbing bastards.

[Dopamine1979]

2nd vote for TJM Law.

[KidKruger]

"if over 50% of the tenants want to buy the freehold"

50% of leaseholders

[Jeremy]

KidKruger Wrote:

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> 50% of leaseholders

Except if there are only two flats it has to be both. Just thought it easier to say "over 50%" seeing as most conversions will be 2 or 3 flats.