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Block Management & Leasehold Blog
Plain-English guides on block management, right to manage, RTM companies, service charges, and leasehold law in the UK.
Should we start collective enfranchisement now
Our service charge went up again. Collective enfranchisement lets us buy the freehold together. What still applies in 2026, and what we would do next.
Where Your Service Charge Actually Goes
Most leaseholders don't know what's really in their service charge. We broke down two real buildings, line by line, to show exactly where the money goes.
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Section 20 Consultation Explained for Property Directors
Learn what Section 20 consultation requires, when it applies, and the exact steps property directors must follow before commissioning qualifying works.
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Service Charges Explained for UK Leaseholders
Understand your service charge leasehold rights, bills and budgets in England and Wales. Plain English guide to demands, disputes, RTM options and reform.
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Why We Built Residential Block Management Software
Residential block management software built for small UK blocks. What share-of-freehold owners need and why large-portfolio tools often miss the mark.
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What Block Management Software Actually Does for Your Building
Block management software automates service charges, compliance and comms for UK RMC and RTM directors. Here is what it does and if your block needs it.
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What Share of Freehold UK Really Means for Your Building
Understanding share of freehold in England and Wales: why your flat can still be leasehold, how blocks run day to day, and what to verify before you buy.
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Service Charge Software for UK Block Directors in 2026
How UK service charge software supports RMC and RTM directors with budgets, demands and audit trails under tighter transparency rules. Key features inside.
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Leasehold Reform 2026 and What It Means for Your Building
Leasehold reform 2026 explained. What the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 changes for leaseholders, RTM companies, and self-managed blocks.
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What Is a Residents Management Company and How Does It Differ From RTM
What a residents management company is in the UK, how an RMC differs from an RTM company, RMC director duties, and tools that help volunteer boards.
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Right to Manage Costs and What Leaseholders Should Budget Before They Begin
Right to manage costs in the UK: typical solicitor fees, notices, setup, and year-one running costs. Plain numbers for leaseholders planning RTM.
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Block Management Explained and What Really Happens in Your Building
What block management and residential block management mean in practice. How to tell if your block's management is up to scratch.
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What Is Right to Manage? A Guide for Leaseholders
Right to manage lets leaseholders take control without buying the freehold. Here is what it means, who qualifies, and what changes after takeover.
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The Right to Manage Process Step by Step for Leaseholders
A step-by-step guide to the Right to Manage process for leaseholders in England and Wales. Learn how to qualify, apply, and take control of your building.
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Share of Freehold vs Leasehold and Who Really Holds the Power
Share of freehold vs leasehold — who really holds the power in your block? Understand the key differences and what they mean for you as a flat owner.
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Freehold vs Leasehold Explained for UK Flat Buyers in 2026
A plain-English guide to freehold vs leasehold in the UK for 2026. Learn what each means, your rights as a leaseholder, and how to take control of your building
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Leasehold Management in Practice and How to Keep Your Block Running Well
How leasehold management works in practice — from service charges and maintenance to compliance and communication. A guide for directors and residents.
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Freehold RMC vs Leasehold Management Company and Who Really Runs Your Block
Understand the difference between a freehold residents management company and a leasehold management company, and what it means for how your block is run.
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