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Dispensation from Consultation under Section 20: Understanding Appropriate Applications

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (LTA 1985) in the United Kingdom provides a framework to regulate the…

How to use mediation and ensure you get it right?

The role of a mediator is to work with both parties, on an independent basis, to reach a…

Managing Agent – What is the best practice when taking over a new estate?

The handover process is something the vast majority of managing agents will be familiar with, whether it is…

Sinking funds and reserve funds – What is the difference?

It is not uncommon for a lease to contain provisions in respect to the collecting of a reserve…

Service of demands: a detailed guide for property managers

If your service charge demands are not served correctly, your leaseholders are not obliged to pay them. With…

What is the cost of collective enfranchisement?

If you and other leaseholders within your block have decided that you would like to purchase your freehold,…