Your lease
About your lease, how you can extend it, and what to do if you are interested in buying the freehold.
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Request homeowner documents
Including a copy of your lease and a copy of your invoice and breakdown charges
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Extending your lease
If you have owned your flat for more than two years, you can purchase a lease extension
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Guide to your lease
An explanation of the main sections in your lease, and what they mean to you as a leaseholder
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Taking ownership of your windows
Leaseholders can take ownership of the windows in their flat by entering into a Deed of Variation with the council
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Buying the freehold
If a group of leaseholders and the building where their flats are situated meet certain conditions, they have the right to purchase the freehold of their building together
Related information
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Repairs for leaseholders
Which repairs you are responsible for, and which ones you should report to the council
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Buying, selling and remortgaging
What you need to do if you thinking of buying, selling or re-mortgaging a property
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Alterations to your property
If you are planning on carrying out any work, including alterations, redecoration or refurbishment to your property you get permission from the council.