Major Works Timeline Questions

Who this is for

Buyers and professionals who know works are mentioned but cannot yet tell when money may be demanded.

Why it matters

The same roof or lift project can mean very different things depending on stage. A notice of intention, tender stage, contractor appointment and final account create different confidence levels and different questions for exchange.

What to check first

• Build a timeline from the first mention to the latest dated update.
• Mark each document as proposal, consultation, estimate, contract, invoice or completion update.
• Check whether the seller has already paid any demand.
• Ask whether further notices or final accounts are expected.
• Tie the expected timeline to exchange, completion and apportionment.

Red flags in the pack

• Latest update is old or undated.
• Project stage unclear despite repeated references.
• Seller says "not yet demanded" but works are advanced.
• No estimate for this flat.
• Completion statement does not say how pending works are apportioned.

Evidence to gather

• All Section 20 and major works correspondence in date order.
• Budget and reserve statements.
• Invoices/demands already issued.
• Seller replies and completion apportionment terms.
• Lease service charge apportionment clause.

Questions to send

• Please confirm the current stage and next expected date for the works.
• Have any demands already been issued or paid by the seller?
• Is a further demand, final account or balancing charge expected?
• How will any pending works be apportioned on completion?

How LeaseLens uses this

LeaseLens reads dates and document types so the report can say whether major works are live, historic, speculative or still unquantified.

Official context

• LEASE: Section 20 consultation
• LEASE: buying process and timing

Caution

This is an informational screening guide only. It is not legal advice, does not interpret your lease for you, and does not replace advice from a qualified conveyancer or solicitor.