1. Confirm Title & Lease Registration

Once your flat has completed:

• Ensure Land Registry title reflects your name.

• Confirm lease term (most are 999 years) and boundaries.

• Store lease documents, plans, and transfer forms securely.

  Fraser Bond can assist with reviewing title restrictions or lease covenants before resale or refinance.

2. Register with Managing Agent

Contact Realty Management or the designated block manager:

• Register your ownership

• Set up service charge and ground rent payments

• Collect keys, fobs, and parking access

• Gain access to resident portals and maintenance logs

3. Set Up Utilities & Council Tax

Arrange connections and billing for:

• Electricity – Hyperoptic-ready units are common

• Water & waste – Typically managed via Thames Water

• Council Tax – London Borough of Tower Hamlets (Band D–E typical)

4. Understand Leaseholder Responsibilities

Review your lease to clarify:

• Alteration permissions (e.g. flooring, windows)

• Subletting rules (licence-to-let may apply)

• Noise, pets, and balcony use policies

• Maintenance scope (interior = yours, structure = freeholder)

5. Safety & Compliance Certificates

Ensure you have valid:

• EPC certificate (required for letting)

• EICR (electrical installation condition report)

• Smoke & carbon monoxide alarms

• Any warranty documents from the developer

6. Insurance & Building Coverage

Check:

• Block-wide building insurance is covered by the freeholder

• You maintain contents insurance for personal property

• If letting, secure landlord insurance with liability protection

7. Optional: Prepare for Lettings or Resale

Planning to rent or sell soon? Prepare:

• Professional photos and inventory

• Consent to sublet or assign lease

• Updated compliance documents

• Marketing strategy for Fraser Bond’s lettings or sales teams

Ownership Checklist Summary

Fraser Bond Owner Support Services

Fraser Bond provides a complete post-completion advisory package:

• Lease analysis and sublet permissions

• Compliance management for landlords

• Lettings & management onboarding

• Investor resale and refinance planning

Start your journey with confidence. Visit FraserBond.com to speak with a dedicated property advisor today.