Decision details

Acquisition of Freehold and Leasehold Properties in The West Kensington and Gibbs Green Estates

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of the Economy Department

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report seeks the authority to purchase a property, at its open market value as determined by an independent valuer.

 

Decision:

1.    To authorise the acquisition of the leasehold of a flat in London W14.

2.    To approve the expenditure of associated purchase costs as outlined in the financial comments.

 

Reasons for the decision:

1.    To enable the council to purchase a property in London W14 in accordance with Cabinet Decision “Acquisition of Freehold and Leasehold Properties in The West Kensington and Gibbs Green Estates” dated 4th of December 2017.

2.    To continue the council’s commitment to buying homes on the estate where owners demonstrate an urgent need to sell for hardship or personal reasons

 

Alternative options considered:

Option 1: Do nothing, not acquire the property

 

 

Option 2 (recommended option): Authorise the acquisition

 

 

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Publication date: 17/08/2018

Date of decision: 07/06/2018

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