Decision details

Purchase of a One-Bedroom Flat at 10 Hussars Court, March

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Following Cabinet approval on 15 November 2024 which authorised approval to purchase 10 x 1-bedroom properties utilising £1.2 million from reserves.

Decision:

To purchase 10 Hussars Court, March in accordance with Cabinet approvals at a purchase price of £100,000.

Reasons for the decision:

That this property be purchased at the price of £100,000 for the following reasons:

 

·         Looking at the documentation supplied as part of the sale including:

o   Valuation Report.

o   Solicitor’s Report,

o   Form of contract and transfer

 

·         Being satisfied that the purchase falls within the remit of what cabinet approved including:

o   It is within the financial thresholds of the confidential appendix.

o   The location of the property

o   The view of Investment Board.

Alternative options considered:

Not applicable.

Background/Reports/Information:

Publication date: 02/07/2025

Date of decision: 02/07/2025

Effective from: 10/07/2025