Do I own the loft above my flat?

You do not own the loft. Most leases do not include the loft space in the “demise” of the lease. This means you do not own it or have any rights to use it.

Can you use the loft in a flat?

Answer: Exclusive access to the loft does not mean you own the space. The lease of your flat should describe the extent of your home and confirm whether you own the loft. If you do own the space, under the terms of your lease you are likely to need the freeholder’s consent for alterations.

Can you convert a loft in a maisonette?

Loft conversion for a Maisonette. Maisonettes are popular and desirable properties in London. It may surprise you, but if your maisonette is on the top floor of your building and there is enough roof space, you may be able to expand into the loft.

What does loft demised mean?

The phrase ‘demised premises’ generally refers to premises that have been transferred by lease, as opposed to the ‘retained parts’ which are not transferred but are retained by the landlord. The demised premises therefore are generally the parts of the premises that the leaseholder or tenant is permitted to occupy.

Is there a loft space above my flat?

There is a loft space above the flat, which is only accessible from our flat but isn’t included in the lease. We had a baby earlier this year, and approached the freeholder to ask if they would be willing for us to purchase the lease of the loft space, with the view of making it into a second bedroom.

When to take professional advice on loft conversion?

Once you have written permission from the freeholder, & paid his fee to give you this permission (he may want a percentage of the uplift to the value of your flat), then start taking professional advice. Perhaps not from a local joiner, but from the planning department of your local council. What do you actually want the space for?

Are there any short let properties in London?

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Is it legal to let a roof above a loft?

However, those cases do not amount to a presumption that a tenant to whom a roof has been let always gets a demise of the airspace above it, particularly where there are multiple flats in the building.

Where are the lofts in London for sale?

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Can you add a loft to an apartment?

With the majority of Londoners living in apartments, space has become a premium. Unlike a house, adding to your home may seem an impossibility, however, it may come as a surprise to many top floor flat or maisonette owners that it is possible, in some cases to, add a loft conversion.

How much should I pay for loft conversion?

The detailed report made it clear that the loft conversion would add limited value to the flat. The report recommended that we pay £7,500 (a 50% share of the total projected uplift of £15,000) to the freeholder. Do I need to pay the estate agent’s fees if I pull out of a sale?