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Leaseholders living on a central London council estate have vented their fury as they face bills of over £100,000 each for a major works project beset by delays.
Westminster Council is consulting on refurbishing the final five tower blocks on the Garde II-listed Hallfield Estate in Bayswater .
Those who bought their flats have been told they will have to cover the costs of the non-negotiable repairs, that will include new windows, fire safety , walkway and lighting upgrades, electrical improvements, roof works and scaffolding.
Residents were on Friday handed the es

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