Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust

Small modifications

If you wish to make an external modification to your property, this is covered by a simple document called a Former Landlord Consent which we will not reasonably withhold. There is an administration charge of £57.50 (incl. VAT) for this.

 Examples of modifications which require Former Landlord Consent are:

• New windows
• Hardstandings
• Conservatories
• Loft conversions
• Extensions

For Consent, please send your request in writing, with a cheque made payable to “VAHT” to:

Property Officer, Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust, Fairfax House, 69 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2NJ.

If you are not sure whether you require consent or not please ring 01296 732738.

Major modifications

There is a covenant in the conveyance which specifically prohibits the use of your property for more than one dwelling. If you wish to convert your house into flats or to split the plot and build another house, you will need a Deed of Variation before you can do so.

To consider whether we will issue a Deed of Variation we charge an appraisal fee of £230.00 (incl. VAT), which does not guarantee any particular decision. Like a Former Landlord Consent, we will not reasonably withhold one, however such deeds have a value which we would seek to recover, plus our legal costs.

The appraisal will tell you whether we agree to issue a deed and what value we place on it.