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RALA is the Residents and Leaseholders Association for Nell Gwynn House, an outstanding and historic Art Deco apartment block in the heart of Chelsea, London.
This website is primarily for the benefit of RALA Members, as the main medium for administration, discussion and dissemination of information, but we hope it is also of some interest and use to others with an interest in this special building. Find out more about RALA here, or join now.
Recent RALA News
» RALA AGM November 24th /Accountant wanted
The Annual General Meeting of RALA will be held on Monday, 24th Nov, at 6.00, at the Vestry, behind St Lukes Church, Sydney St, SW3. All Leaseholders are welcome. Following the retirement of John McKerrow, RALA is still seeking a qualified accountant. Preferably, but not essentially, a flat owner at Nell Gwynn. The duties are not arduous, but will require the odd attendance at Board meetings in the run up to freehold purchase, perhaps six times a year in central London, and the maintenance of company accounting records. Travel expenses will be paid. Please contact Tony Howe on: anthony.howe@aol.com.
» FAIRBRIAR SERVES COUNTER-NOTICE ON AUGUST 18
A note from RALA Freehold Committee Chairman Anthony Howe Although Fairbriar had until the 30th September to serve their counter-notice, they have done so, perhaps sooner than anticipated, on 18th August. The counter-notice makes no concession in respect of our additional claims to parts of the basement but puts a valuation of £2,327,703 for the acquisition purely for the freehold and excluding the storerooms. This figure is based on the Cadogan Esates v. Sportelli case (explained at the July meeting) and contrasts with their previous counter-notice issued last September when they put a figure on the freehold of £900,000. MORE INFORMATION ON THE FREEHOLD PAGE
» Energy certificates
Dear Leaseholder, If you are letting your flat you may be aware of the new Labour legislation, applicable from Oct 1, requiring every flat let to have an Energy Rating Certificate. I will refrain from commenting on the further waste of money that this entails, as if any tenant would ask to see it, but it is nevertheless required. Belinda in Lettings has kindly arranged a discounted price of around £30 for any flats that would like to participate irrespective of whether the flat is let through the letting office. (I have been quoted £60 outside). If you would like to participate, please ring 0207 5891105 and ask for Belinda.