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Get the answers to your questions and stay up to date about apartment building management with our featured articles and NOTB guides, on topics such as service charges, right to manage, buying your freehold, major works, building insurance and other issues about blocks of flats.

Know your limitations 

Under s.20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985; if any of the costs taken into account in determining the amount of a residential service charge were incurred more than 18 months before the demand for payment is served on a leaseholder; that leaseholder shall not be liable to contribute towards those costs. That sanction does not apply if, within the period of 18 months, the leaseholder was notified in writing that costs had been incurred and that they would subsequently be required to contribute toward

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 90-100

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name.   Richard Stephenson General Manager, Asset Managem

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 80-90

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name.   Neil Roberts Managing Director Braemar Estates N

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 70-80

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Robert Plumb Chief Executive Officer HML Rob qualif

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 60-70

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Trevor Moross Joint Managing Director, Dorrington

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 50-60

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Dudley Joiner Founder & Director Right to Manage Fed

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 40-50

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Baroness Hanham Under Secretary of State Department

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 30-40

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Neil Gardiner Fund Manager Aviva Investors Neil has

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 20-30

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Peter Dening Partner Pennycuick Collins Peter is a

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 10-20

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name.   Clare Brady Partner, Brady Solicitors   Prope

The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector  1-10 

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name.   James Agar Investment Director Braemar Estates

Q&A - Cleaning in blocks of flats 

QUESTION Dear Sir We currently clean several blocks, on a sub contract basis, so have experience and testimonials from our work for the last few years. Our portfolio ranges from residential to heavy used student areas where the blocks are like halls of residence but treated worse. We also provide pre and end tenancy cleaning for leading high street letting agents. I would like to hear what management companies look for and see as the best approach for new business contracts? Our website is being up

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