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Freehold recovery procedures recover long-standing estate rentcharges

Following a long, unsuccessful battle to recover unpaid estate rentcharges from a freehold property owner, the managing agent…

Service charge recovery and overseas leaseholders

Are you worried about how to recover service charges from leaseholders that move abroad? Fear not – the…

Lease length and marriage value

Brady Solicitors’ lease extension expert Lesley Brentnall considers leaseholders’ options in light of a recent judgment that brings…

Property Tribunal: the need for evidence and preparation

A recent appeal case at the Upper Tribunal should act as a reminder to prepare thoroughly for the…

Service charges and the importance of understanding the lease

All too often managing agents and RMCs are taking legal action to recover unpaid service charges, without first…

Housing and Planning Act 2016 – legal costs and the service charge

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (HPA 2016) received royal assent on 12 May 2016, with a proposed…