Nell Gwynn House Residents and Leaseholders Association (RALA) - By and for residents and leaseholders of Nell Gwynn House

RALA AGM November 24th /Accountant wanted

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:54:01 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:04:08 +0000

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

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00:45 +0000

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.

Personal news

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:55:04 +0000

Date and time:
August 26, 2008 - 09:00

Description:

Leaseholders will be sad to learn that Debbie Laughton’s husband died last week aged 61 of a heart attack. Debbie has worked in the Letting Office for some 20 years and is well known to many of you. RALA will be sending flowers. Letters of condolence may be sent c/o the Letting office.

Kvetta, who again has worked in Letting Office administration for some 20 years, is leaving at the end of August to return to Poland. Kvetta has been a pillar of Nell Gwynn and is again known to many of you. Her work will, for the time being, be done by Belinda. Leaseholders may wish to call Kvetta and wish her well. RALA will make a presentation of thanks.

Nell Gwynn House Freehold AGM July 23, 2008

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:46:12 +0000

The Annual General Meeting of Nell Gwynn House Freehold Ltd. was held on Wednesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at The Vestry, St Luke's Church, Sydney Street, Chelsea SW3. The meeting was addressed by Chairman Tony Howe and attended by around 40 members. For the minutes and detailed slides, please see the Freehold Purchase section. Download slides here

Retirement of John McKerrow - accountant wanted please

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:58:33 +0000

The Board announce the retirement of John McKerrow, who has so ably advised us on financial matters for some three years. Although no longer a director, he will continue to act in a consultancy capacity until the completion of the freehold purchase. The Board are also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Leyla Aral, a leaseholder, as a Director. Following John's retirement, we badly need a qualified accountant to join with immediate effect. 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. Would the lady, a prospective candidate, who spoke to Tony at the AGM make contact with him?

AGM Documents Posted

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:00:35 +0000

Documents from the 2007 AGM on 27 November can be downloaded at AGM Archive - the committee presentation, accounts, summary of Moore Stephens (investigating accountants) report and the minutes.

2007 Annual General Meeting

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:38:13 +0000

Details of the AGM to be held on Tuesday 27 November at 6pm can be viewed here.

Freehold Purchase Update

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:31:08 +0000

Read the letter of 28 Aug updating freehold purchase Participants here.

CE Notice Served on Freeholder

Tue, 22 May 2007 15:20:07 +0000

The initial notice under Collective Enfranchisement has been served on the freeholder. The freeholder must respond by 4 July. Log in and go to the Freehold Purchase page for the full letter sent to all leaseholders.

Withdrawal of S5 Notice by Fairbriar

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:44:18 +0000

8 Mar 07 - Read a short holding communication from the Freehold Purchase Subcommittee on the Freehold Purchase page.

300 Flats Commit to Freehold Purchase!

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:21:08 +0000

2 Mar 07 - Already approx owners of 300 flats have committed to freehold purchase, following recent communications with leaseholders by the Freehold Purchase Subcommittee and Rokeby Johnson Baars, Solicitors. This ensures that freehold purchase can proceed. If you are logged in, you can read a letter with the news on the Freehold Purchase page.

Freehold Purchase Participation Documents Posted to Leaseholders

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:24:35 +0000

Our chance to gain control of the building has arrived - now is the time to act! More details for Leaseholders here.
Email us if you need your username and password.

Freehold has been offered to Leaseholders

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:46:30 +0000

Solicitors for the Freeholder have mailed out s 5A notices to leaseholders offering the opportunity to match an offer of £750,000 for the freehold of the building. Members and registered users can download an example in the Freehold Purchase section, along with the initial response and advice from the Freehold Subcommittee.

RALA Annual General Meeting Documents

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:26:42 +0000

The AGM was held on Mon 4 Dec. Members and registered users can download the slideshow presentation by the Committee (large file, 7mb), the Chairman's address and the report of the Major Works Subcommittee to the AGM. Go to the Accounts page for the accounts presentation.