Commonhold Explained for RTM and RMC Directors
Commonhold is set to become the default for new flats. What it is, how it differs from RTM and share of freehold, and what it means for existing blocks.
Read more →Block Management Guides
Practical guides on service charge accounting, Section 20 consultations, arrears recovery, and RMC director responsibilities.
Collective Enfranchisement: Buying Your Freehold
How leaseholders buy the freehold of their block: the three qualifying tests, and why the 25% commercial limit still applies to enfranchisement but not RTM.
Read more →Lease Extension Costs in England and Wales
What a statutory lease extension costs: the four parts of the bill, why the 80-year mark changes everything, and which 2024 reforms are not yet in force.
Read more →Ground Rent in Blocks: A Guide for RTM Directors
Ground rent explained for RTM and RMC directors: who collects it, why it is not a service charge, and where the proposed £250 cap has actually got to.
Read more →Service Charge Budget Planning for Self-Managed Blocks: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to build an annual service charge budget for your RTM company or RMC: what to include, how to set reserve fund contributions, and how to avoid the mistakes that lead to shortfalls.
Read more →Running an AGM for Your RTM or RMC: A Practical Guide for Volunteer Directors
How to run an Annual General Meeting for an RTM company or RMC: what's required, what to cover, how to prepare, and how to take minutes that protect you legally.
Read more →Leaseholder Rights in England and Wales: What You're Entitled To
What rights leaseholders have in England and Wales — service charge challenges, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, Right to Manage, and the reforms from the 2024 Act.
Read more →Right to Manage Costs: What Does an RTM Claim Actually Cost?
The real costs of making a Right to Manage claim: company formation, professional fees, tribunal costs, and what changed under the 2024 Act. No premium to the landlord.
Read more →Buildings Insurance for Blocks of Flats: What RTM Directors Need to Know
How buildings insurance works for blocks of flats: what to cover, who arranges it, how to keep costs down, and what the law requires of RTM and RMC directors.
Read more →Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: What RTM Directors Need to Know
Which provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 are already in force, which are coming, and what each change means for volunteer RTM and RMC directors.
Read more →Reserve Funds and Sinking Funds for Leasehold Blocks
What a reserve fund (sinking fund) is, why leasehold blocks need one, how to set the contribution, and the legal rules on holding the money on trust under the 1987 Act.
Read more →How to Challenge a Service Charge at the First-tier Tribunal
A leaseholder's guide to disputing an unreasonable service charge: the Section 27A tribunal route, the reasonableness test, what counts as agreement, and the steps to apply.
Read more →Right to Manage: How RTM Works and How to Qualify
How the Right to Manage works for leaseholders: the qualifying criteria, the claim process step by step, the costs, and what changed under the 2024 reforms.
Read more →Section 20 Consultation Requirements: A Checklist for RTM Directors
A practical checklist of every Section 20 consultation requirement for RTM and RMC directors. Print it, pin it to the wall, and check off each step as you go.
Read more →Service Charge Accounts: Examples and Format Guide for Volunteer Directors
Example service charge accounts in the standard format for volunteer RTM and RMC directors. Covers income and expenditure statements, reserve fund reporting, and common formatting mistakes.
Read more →What Is an RMC? A Plain-English Guide for Leaseholders
What a residents management company (RMC) is, how it differs from an RTM company, and what it means for you as a leaseholder. Plain-English guide covering structure, responsibilities, and practical implications.
Read more →Section 20 Consultation Flowchart: Your Step-by-Step Visual Guide
A clear step-by-step flowchart of the Section 20 consultation process for RTM and RMC directors. Covers all three stages, minimum timelines, and common decision points.
Read more →What Is Block Management? A Guide for New RTM Directors
Block management explained for new RTM and RMC directors. What it covers, what you're responsible for, and how to manage your block without a professional managing agent.
Read more →Service Charge Software: Do Volunteer Directors Need It?
When does service charge software make sense for volunteer RTM and RMC directors? Covers what to look for, what to avoid, and how to decide if your block needs it.
Read more →Common Problems Facing Residents Management Companies (And How to Solve Them)
The most common residents management company problems — from service charge arrears to Section 20 compliance — and practical solutions for volunteer directors handling them without a managing agent.
Read more →Service Charge Accounting for Self-Managed Blocks: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to service charge accounting for volunteer RTM and RMC directors. Covers budgeting, collection, year-end accounts in RICS format, and common mistakes.
Read more →How Much Should Block Management Cost? A Fee Comparison Guide
What block management actually costs in the UK: professional agent fees, self-management costs, and where volunteer directors can save without cutting corners.
Read more →What Is a Freehold Residents Management Company?
Plain-English guide to freehold residents management companies in England and Wales. How they work, how they differ from RTM companies, and what directors are responsible for.
Read more →The 18-Month Rule for Service Charges: What RTM Directors Need to Know
Section 20B explained for volunteer directors: the 18-month deadline for service charge demands, how to preserve your right to recover costs, and what happens if you miss it.
Read more →Block Management Software UK: Comparing Options for Volunteer Directors
Guide to UK block management software options for volunteer RTM and RMC directors. What to expect at each price tier and how to evaluate platforms for self-managed blocks.
Read more →Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Section 20: What RTM Directors Need to Know
Plain-English guide to Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for RTM and RMC directors. Covers when it applies, the consultation process, and the cost cap if you get it wrong.
Read more →What Are the Responsibilities of an RMC Director?
Complete guide to RMC and RTM director responsibilities in England and Wales. Covers legal duties, service charges, Companies House, Section 20, and practical tips.
Read more →What to Look for in Block Management Software for Self-Managed Blocks
Criteria-based guide to choosing block management software for volunteer RTM and RMC directors. What features matter, what to avoid, and how to evaluate options.
Read more →How to Handle Service Charge Arrears: Recovery Options for Volunteer Directors
Practical guide to recovering unpaid service charges for RTM and RMC directors. Covers the 18-month rule, chase letter templates, FTT referral, and county court action.
Read more →The Complete Guide to Section 20 Consultation for RTM Directors
Step-by-step guide to running a Section 20 consultation for volunteer RTM and RMC directors. Covers all three stages, timelines, notice templates, and common mistakes.
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