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How have service charges for flats risen over time?

Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent to 2023.

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How have service charges for flats risen over time?

Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent to 2023.

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