Sumi Begum

What happens to service charge arrears when a property is sold at auction?

Leasehold flats and apartments are often sold at auction with service charge arrears relating to the period before…

Will your service charge demands stand the test of reasonableness at the FTT?

If a leaseholder believes their service charges are unreasonable, they can take their concerns to the First-tier Tribunal…

Planning an extension – have you thought about right to light?

If you’re planning an extension on your property you may forget to consider a key issue that can…

Open communication saves “lost hope case”

Brady Solicitors’ Sumi Begum proved that “lost hope” cases can be settled through open communication and a little…

Backdated service charge arrears and the ‘balance brought forward’

Obtaining a new block to manage is generally good news for a managing agent, but inherited service charge…

Leasehold covenants – advice for freeholders & leaseholders

Leasehold covenants might not be the most exciting topic, but a failure to understand your obligations and responsibilities…