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Following on from our recent blog post, Side Return Extensions for Flats<\/a>, we have received many enquiries. \u00a0Many of you want to know how to go about getting your Landlord’s consent. \u00a0Whilst we can’t promise you will get the answer you want, here are some helpful tips:<\/p>\n

Do your research: \u00a0<\/strong>You should first check if the lease allows you to carry out alterations to the property. There may be a pre-condition that you must obtain consent from your Landlord or another third party before proceeding with any works. This means that you cannot carry out the works without first obtaining consent in the form of a\u00a0\u201cLicence for Alterations\u201d. \u00a0Obtaining the licence can be relatively straightforward as consent should not be unreasonably withheld if the alteration is an improvement. If your lease does not allow you to carry out alterations you will need to ask your Landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction. \u00a0It generally takes around 6 to 8 weeks to get a licence from a landlord (from providing the drawings to receiving the licence).<\/p>\n

Valuation:<\/strong>\u00a0It is worth discussing the idea of a Side Return Extension with an estate agent or valuer at an early stage to get their expert opinion on how the end result would affect the value of the flat. \u00a0They may be able to advise on any aspects of the proposed plan that may in future put off future purchasers. \u00a0It is easier to deal with such issues at the start of the project rather than once the build is underway or completed<\/p>\n

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Request permission:<\/strong> Contact your Landlord directly and\/or the management company. \u00a0Provide details of exactly how you would like to extend the flat – ideally with plans and drawings. Build Team can help here, and often our clients engage us on Design Phase (which carries no obligation to build) prior to entering into detailed discussions with their Landlord. \u00a0In theory, the Landlord should be willing to grant consent for any alterations or extensions that improve the property as it will add value to the freehold. \u00a0Therefore, emphasise the idea that the extension will be mutually beneficial. \u00a0You should also provide information about the building company (experience, references, liability insurance). \u00a0The Landlord would obviously want to minimize any damage caused and avoid any\u00a0unreasonable inconvenience to other lessees of the building. \u00a0By showing your landlord that you have done the research necessary, you will be making it so much easier for him\/her to make an informed and hopefully favourable decision.<\/p>\n

Planning: <\/strong>If you didn’t have plans and drawings in place when you initially requested permission for the extension, you will need to do it at this next stage. \u00a0Build Team can help you speed up the consent procedure by providing you with everything your landlord would need to make a decision:<\/p>\n