Building Flats on Top of Existing Buildings - The Key Issues for Development

Introduction

Now that the building of flats on top of many existing buildings can be achieved under permitted development rights, this kind of development is becoming more and more popular.

However, there are many complex issues affecting this type of development, which this webinar will focus on.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Residential tenants' rights of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (as amended)
• Rights of light enjoyed by nearby buildings - practical ways of dealing with these
• Rights of existing tenants (including existing telecoms masts)
• Party walls
• Overage - when selling a building that has the potential for roof space development, don't forget to reserve overage for your client - what is the best way to secure this?
• Issues with leasehold enfranchisement and rights to manage
• The Building Safety Act 2022 and other recent and proposed legislation
• Service charge issues
• Lessons from recent cases

This webinar was recorded on 15th October 2024

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