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Are your service charges too high?

Are your service charges too high?

David Goldberg looks at the ins and outs of service charges and how to keep costs down.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

How To Account For Service Charges

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 was expected to have a major impact on a number of areas of leasehold management.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

How to discover what's behind your service charges

Christopher Last uncovers a legal technique for accessing wide-ranging information about service charges

Wednesday, 18th January 2012 Read more
 

Service Charge Protection dropped by Government

Grant Shapps, the Housing Minister, will not be introducing the long-awaited accounting regulations which would have afforded protection to flat owners service charge money.

Wednesday, 18th January 2012 Read more
 

Tribunal Tells Managing Agent: Be Reasonable, They Can’t Afford To Pay

Tribunal Tells Managing Agent: Be Reasonable, They Can’t Afford To Pay

In a landmark case that will undoubtedly be a gamechanger for the property management industry, the Upper Tribunal has decided that managing agents must consider the financial impact of major works on lessees and whether to phase works so they become more affordable.

Thursday, 17th November 2011 Read more
 

How to run a “beauty parade” for managing agents

How to run a “beauty parade” for managing agents

Auditioning for a replacement managing agent can feel like a time-consuming gamble, and it’s not a process you want to keep repeating.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Managing the Handover

Managing the Handover

Clare Brady offers managing agents some practical advice on how to ensure a smooth handover when taking on a new block.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Berkshire Block Tunes In

Berkshire Block Tunes In

Pascal Wharton explains how one block dealt with the challenge of the digital switchover.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Littlehampton Block Reaches New Heights in Insulation

Littlehampton Block Reaches New Heights in Insulation

Jo Brooks explains how one block insulated to achieve cheaper energy bills.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

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Events

Fire Safety in Flats Conference

Fire Safety in Flats Conference on 8th March 2012, at The Congress Centre, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks.

Alep 2011 seasonal drinks reception

Over 120 members and non-members attended the ALEP Seasonal Drinks Reception in December 2011 for a festive evening of networking with their enfranchisement colleagues.

BLOCK INSURE NEWS ON THE BLOCK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AWARDS 2011-12 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners for the Blockinsure News on the Block Property Management Awards 2011-12 have been announced!

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House Rules and Welcome Pack - £9.58

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Demand for Ground Rent - £4.78

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Section 21B Summary of Tenant's Rights and obligations notice - £5.98

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