About Leasehold
Severnside Housing have in the region of 5,300 properties, however we also own the freehold of approx 180 properties, the leases of which were originally purchased under the Right To Buy Scheme
A lease is a right of Ownership for a period of time (often 125 years) and is the method of ownership used for flats.
It is a right which can be sold or passed to heirs. You own the flat for a period of years specified in your lease but you do not own the common part, although you will have rights over them and obligations in respect of them.
For additional information, visit www.lease-advice.org - The Leasehold Advisory Service provides free advice on the law affecting residential long leasehold property and Commonhold
Alterations
You can apply to us to make changes to your flat and authorisation will not unreasonably be withheld. However, if you do not do this, you will be breaking the conditions of your lease and you could lose your home. You may also have to pay for the cost of putting changes back as they were.
If you wish to apply to make changes please put all requests in writing to:
Miss Karen Jones
Leaseholder & Sundry Income Officer
Severnside Housing
Brassey Road
Old Potts Way
Shrewsbury
SY3 7FA