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Why Paying for Service Charge Accounts Alone Can Cost Almost as Much as a Complete RTM Support Service

If you're a director of a small Right to Manage (RTM) company or Residents' Management Company (ManCo), you've probably experienced the annual challenge of preparing service charge accounts.For many self-managed blocks, particularly those with four, six or eight flat...

Read    08/06/2026

Understanding Income and Expenditure Accounts for RTM and Management Company Directors

One of the most common areas of confusion for directors of Right to Manage (RTM) companies and Management Companies (ManCos) is the annual service charge accounts.Many leaseholders – and even some directors – refer to these as "profit and loss accounts."In reality, t...

Read    08/06/2026

Why Sage Isn't Enough for RTM and RMC Directors – And Why ServiceChargeSorted.co.uk Was Created

For many Right to Manage (RTM) companies and Residents' Management Companies (RMCs), Sage seems like an obvious choice.It is a trusted accounting package, widely used by businesses across the UK and perfectly capable of handling bookkeeping tasks.However, there's one...

Read    08/06/2026

7 Things QuickBooks Can't Do for RTM and RMC Directors (But ServiceChargeSorted Can)

When directors of RTM companies and Residents' Management Companies first take responsibility for a block of flats, many start by looking for accounting software.QuickBooks is often one of the first names that comes up.It's widely used, easy to access and excellent f...

Read    08/06/2026

7 Things Xero Can't Do to Help RTM and RMC Directors Run Their Block of Flats

Many directors of Right to Manage (RTM) companies and Residents' Management Companies (RMCs) start with Xero because it's familiar, affordable and excellent accounting software.The problem?Running a leasehold block isn't the same as running a business.While Xero is g...

Read    08/06/2026

Why General Accounting Software Falls Short for Leasehold Block Management — And Why ServiceChargeSorted Was Built to Solve the Problem

When leaseholders take over the management of their building through a Right to Manage (RTM) company, a Residents' Management Company (RMC), or after collectively purchasing the freehold, they often face a challenge that nobody warned them about:"How do you actually ...

Read    08/06/2026

Why DIY Leaseholders Need More Than Accounting Software to Manage Their Block

For thousands of leaseholders across England and Wales, taking control of their building through a Residents' Management Company (RMC) or Right to Manage (RTM) company is an attractive alternative to employing a managing agent. The promise is simple: greater transpar...

Read    08/06/2026

What Should a Good Leasehold Service Charge Management Platform Actually Do?

Managing a leasehold block of flats is often more complicated than people expect.Whether you are a Residents' Management Company (RMC), Right to Manage (RTM) company, resident-owned freehold company or self-managing freeholder, there are numerous responsibilities tha...

Read    08/06/2026

Buying the Freehold of Your Block? Here's What Happens Next

For many leaseholders, buying the freehold of their block is the ultimate goal.It can provide greater control over the building, remove the uncertainty associated with an external freeholder and give residents more influence over how their service charge money is spe...

Read    08/06/2026

How Difficult Is It to Manage a Leasehold Block of Flats?

Many leaseholders look at their annual service charge bill and wonder why managing a block of flats costs so much. On the surface, it can appear relatively straightforward: arrange insurance, organise cleaning, pay a few contractors and collect service charges.The re...

Read    08/06/2026

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