Practical guides on service charge accounting, Section 20 consultations, arrears recovery, and RMC director responsibilities.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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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