London City Island Property Ownership Checklist – Post-Purchase Essentials

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Confirm Title & Lease Registration

BROWSE PROPERTY LISTINGS

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

Task	Responsibility
Land Registry / Lease	Owner + Solicitor
Managing Agent Setup	Owner
Utility & Council Setup	Owner
Safety & Compliance	Owner + Contractor
Lease Restrictions	Owner (check lease)
Insurance	Owner (contents/landlord)
Letting Prep	Fraser Bond (if needed)

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.

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