*** Avoid at All Costs – Serious Issues With Service Charges and Mis-Selling **
I strongly advise anyone considering buying from **Galliard Homes** to think twice and speak directly to existing leaseholders before making a decision.
As a leaseholder, my experience has been extremely negative. Service charges have **skyrocketed** over the last five years, rising from around **£2,400 to £7,500 per year for a single flat**, with little transparency or justification. Many of us believe these charges are excessive and unfair.
These excessive service charges have had a **direct knock-on effect on property values**, with flats in the building **losing up to 40% of their value**, making them difficult to sell and leaving leaseholders financially trapped.
There are also serious concerns around **mis-selling**. The actual internal flat sizes are **smaller than what was stated in the contract**, something buyers only realise after moving in.
Electricity charges are unusually high, and on top of that, managing agents add **up to 200% commission on maintenance and repair jobs**, massively inflating costs for leaseholders.
The lifts are another shocking example. Required works were ignored for years, and now—after five years of inaction—leaseholders are being forced to cover a **£1.7 million bill** to fix problems that should have been addressed long ago.
Living conditions have also affected residents’ **health and wellbeing**. There is no clear or reasonable procedure for opening windows or accessing fresh air, while additional charges are imposed—something that should never be acceptable in a residential building.
Do not be misled by the **suspicious number of 5-star reviews**. If you want the truth, visit Trinity Square and speak to any leaseholder directly. You will hear a very different story.
**Avoid Galliard Homes at any cost.**
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Founded in 1992, Galliard Homes is one of London and the South East’s leading developers. Over its 30-year history the Galliard Group has evolved from its residential property origins to be a leading authority and expert in construction and the development of large mixed-use schemes.
The group has a development portfolio including nearly 7,500 homes, with some 1,000 homes currently being marketed for sale, and 1.1 million sq. ft. of consented commercial space. In addition, Galliard Homes has over 1,700 consented affordable homes with 760 currently in development. Through strategic joint venture partnerships Galliard Homes has steadily moved into other key cities throughout the UK, which together, will deliver over 4,000 new mixed-tenure homes in Birmingham and Bristol. See more
