Practical guides on service charges, Right to Manage, and managing agent accountability - for everyone running a UK block.
In-depth explainers and free tools for leaseholders taking control of their block.
Every duty an RMC director actually carries - Companies House filings, service charge law, Section 20 consultations, building safety, insurance, and records - as one practical checklist with an annual calendar.
Just been asked to join the RMC, or bought a flat that comes with a share in one? What you have signed up for, what the company does day to day, what directors are personally on the hook for, and how a well-run board actually operates.
Cut through the legal fog: answer a few quick questions to find out exactly who's responsible for managing your block - and what that means for your rights as a leaseholder.
When to use the Property Ombudsman vs the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for leasehold disputes - what each covers, how to prepare, and what evidence you'll need for each route.
An honest comparison of block management software, spreadsheets, shared drives, and managing agent portals - so UK RMC and RTM directors can choose the right tool for their block.
The 4th edition of the RICS Service Charge Code is effective from 7 April 2026. Here's what it means for transparency, your rights, and Building Safety Act protections - in plain English.
The 4th edition introduces a dedicated Building Safety Act section with accountable person duties, leaseholder cost protections, and stronger service charge governance - here's your action checklist.
The difference between an informal residents' group, a Recognised Tenants' Association, and a Residents' Management Company - and how each one gives UK leaseholders more power over their building.
A practical guide for Right To Manage (RTM) directors choosing block management software - what features matter, what to avoid, and how to get started without spending a penny.
How to hold your residential managing agent accountable, what information you're entitled to request, and what to do when responses are slow or vague.
The practical mechanics of an RTM claim - forming the company, the Notice of Invitation, the Claim Notice and Counter-Notice timeline, the acquisition date, and managing the handover once you take over.
What's actually in your service charge demand, how to read budget vs actual figures, what Section 20 means for major works, and how to challenge a charge you think is wrong.
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