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Upper Tribunal sets aside dispensation decisions marred by irrelevant conditions by FTT

This case pertains to a gated development of 174 flats and houses grouped around five squares near the Thames riverside. The property's landlord, Holding & Management (Solitaire) Limited, commissioned a fire risk assessment in June 2020. The survey identified con...

Read    03/01/2024

Leaseholders hit again by cost increases

Going up... the increase in the National Living Wage will hit leaseholders in 2020Many services such as cleaning and gardening contracts provided two blocks of flats rely on minimum wage labour. With the National Living Wage rising in April this year from £8.21 to £8...

Read    01/12/2023

How to manage Leaseholder requests for Lease Extensions in a Self-Managed Block of Flats

In self-managed blocks of flats, the responsibility of handling various requests falls on the managing entity, the directors of the freehold management company. Such requests will from time to time include requests from leaseholders seeking lease extensions; that is ...

Read    30/11/2023

Empowering Leaseholders in Small Blocks of Flats to Manage the Service Charges

In recent years, the block's property management landscape has witnessed a transformation. At London's leading managing agent, The Ringley Group there is a growing emphasis on affordability and accessibility for leaseholders, particularly those residing in small bloc...

Read    30/11/2023

Solar Panels:  how long will it take to get the money invested back, what is the breakeven timescale 

In recent years, the use of solar panels has gained significant traction as a means of reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards renewable energy sources. However, the decision to invest in solar panels involves considerations related to environmental impac...

Read    30/11/2023

Understanding the Implications of Invalid Service Charge Demands under UK Leasehold Law

In the realm of UK leasehold law, service charges play a crucial role in maintaining and managing leasehold properties and the blocks of flats, they sit in. However, there are instances where the demands made for service charges may not be legally valid, leaving the ...

Read    30/11/2023

What are the challenges and pitfalls to look out for if you want to self-manage a block of flats?

In this article, we aim to provide insights into the challenges that owners may face when self-managing a block of flats. The actual challenges will of course vary depending on factors such as the size of the property, the level of experience and expertise among the ...

Read    30/11/2023

Choosing Between the First-tier Tribunal and County Court for Residential Service Charge Debt Disputes: A Guide

Residential service charge disputes can arise between landlords, property managers, managing agents, and leaseholders or tenants. Sometimes it requires legal intervention to resolve outstanding service charge debts. In the UK, there are two primary avenues for recove...

Read    30/11/2023

Newham Council wins case against building owner over cladding removal delay

Newham has made history by becoming the inaugural British local authority to prosecute a building owner for the non-removal of flammable cladding. Tan Ikram, Deputy Chief Magistrate at the City of London Magistrate's Court, issued a ruling against Chaplair Ltd for fa...

Read    27/11/2023

Labour's Angela Rayner prioritises council housing to address housing crisis

Angela Rayner, the newly appointed Shadow Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Secretary, has affirmed that she is committed to placing council housing at the forefront of her reform agenda. This move is a part of the UK governments broader strategy to ease the dem...

Read    27/11/2023

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