This high-specification new-build block of flats in the Kingston area faced significant difficulties when the original developer went bankrupt shortly after the units were sold. With the developer no longer in existence, the residents’ management company was left without support for addressing building defects, fire safety issues, and other essential day-to-day matters. In addition, the freehold—scheduled to be transferred to the management company upon the sale of the final flat—had never been transferred and remained registered under the developer’s name, creating further uncertainty and operational challenges.
We stepped in to coordinate with the relevant organisations and warranty providers to ensure all outstanding works and defect-related issues were completed at no cost to the client. Alongside this, we introduced the management company to an appropriate solicitor’s firm capable of handling the freehold transfer, overseeing the process from instruction through to successful completion.
Our Approach
As a result, all maintenance and defect issues were resolved, and the freehold was formally transferred to the residents’ management company, providing long-term stability and control over their building.
A notable aspect of the project was the proactive involvement of the property manager, whose early intervention and structured approach ensured a smooth resolution to all issues and a successful freehold transfer with minimal complication.
