Anyone wishing to buy or sell a flat in Surbiton Court (Flats 1-69) must liaise with Snellers,
the Association’s Managing Agents:
Snellers Property Management
Bridge House
74 Broad Street
Teddington
Middlesex
TW11 8QT
Telephone 020 8977 2204
Email
info@snellers.com
or snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
A Licence to Assign is required before the sale of a flat in Surbiton Court can be completed.
Before the Licence is granted, the buyer will be asked to complete a Declaration form and provide references.
The Declaration asks about the use to which the buyer intends to put the flat and to indicate whether
they will be carrying out alterations within a short time of taking possession of the leasehold
(see below). It also includes a request for the buyer to receive communications by email (by Law,
official communications must be by post, unless the correspondents agree to use electronic means)
Three references will be required from each prospective purchaser, one of which must be a Bankers’,
employers’, solicitors’, or accountants’, confirming the prospective purchasers’ financial status,
plus two personal references. Personal references should state the relationship or connection between
the referee and the prospective purchaser, as well as attesting to their character and integrity.
References must be credible and original, not copied from online templates or similar resources.
Once the Declaration and references have been approved, the Board will instruct its solicitors to
draw up the Licence to Assign. Please note that this is not merely a formality but a legal requirement.
The References and completed Declaration should be provided as soon as possible in order not to delay
transactions and completion.
If a GARAGE is included in the transaction, a separate Licence to Assign will be
required for the garage.
Please Note that a garage in Surbiton Court may only be owned or purchased by someone
who owns a flat in Surbiton Court (Flats 1-69).
Following receipt of the Licence to Assign, please check that the buyer's solicitors have completed
the transaction by sending a Notice of Transfer to our managing agents at
snellers@surbitoncourt.com. Failure to do so
may mean that communications will fail to reach the new flat owner.
Effective 01 January 2016, there will be an administration fee payable by sellers for a
standard pack of information (Sellers Pack). The pack will include statutory Accounts, Service Charge
statements, Memorandum & Articles of Association, etc. The fee is likely to be around £300 - £400 plus VAT, depending
on the speed of turn around and the amount of detail required. The
fee is not repayable if the sale does not proceed and a separate charge will be made for any
subsequent sale.
Further details available from Snellers at
snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
Prospective purchasers who wish to undertake alterations or renovations to their flats must apply
to the Board for approval before any such work is started. For guidelines and details of how to apply please
refer to Alterations & Renovations to Flats
Residents should bear in mind that failure to obtain approval before starting any work may result in
restorative or remedial work at their own expense, and may also cause delays should they subsequently
decide to sell their flat.
Prospective purchasers should consult the Handbook of Rules and Regulations which contains important
information about living in Surbiton Court. Any queries should be directed to
snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
Should you be buying a flat with the intention of letting it out, please ensure that your tenants are given copies of the Lease
and a reference to the Handbook either as the link: https://surbitoncourt.com/Handbook_Introduction.html
or on paper. The same also applies whenever new tenants move in.
Please Note This online version of the Handbook is the definitive version. Extracts and copies on paper
may be distributed from time to time, but they may become out-of-date.
It is essential that the Board has up-to-date contact details for all residents, not only to enable
efficient communication but in case of emergencies. This is especially important for owners of investment
properties, who should additionally provide details of key-holders and/or letting agents.
Please email details to the Company Secretary at snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
This page last updated 16 November 2024
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