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hi there, i have just purchased a flat with high ground rent (£350 a year ) doubling every 10 years. i believe that after having owned the flat for 2 years i can challenge this and get it reduced, is this so?
many thanks. tabitha

Submitted: 12 months ago.
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Expert:  UK-Justice replied 12 months ago.

Thanks for your question. Please remember to rate my answer SMILEY FACE OR ABOVE so that I am credited for my time.

Is there a trigger in the lease or if you dispute it?

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Customer: replied 12 months ago.

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very unhelpful, if they can't do better than that i would like my money back!

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Expert:  UK-Justice replied 12 months ago.

It is not an answer, it is a request for more information.

Is there a trigger or formula in the lease about ground rent increases?

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Customer: replied 12 months ago.

i don't know the term 'trigger' in a lease but i do know that there is a clause stating that the ground rent is to double every 10 years and i want to know if this can be changed? i have heard that after living there for 2 years i would have the right to make the freeholder/landlord change this and want to know if this is correct information?

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Expert:  UK-Justice replied 12 months ago.

I have seen your negative rating.

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