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Rose v Bracknell Gate Properties: What managing agents need to know about service charge demands and section 20 consultation

A recent Upper Tribunal (UT) decision in Rose v Bracknell Gate Properties Limited [2025] UKUT 386 (LC) has…

How to handle service charge arrears when a leaseholder has passed away

Of all the reasons for non-payment of service charges or ground rent, the death of a leaseholder is…

When Santa Breaches the Lease: Festive Pitfalls for Property Managers

The festive period brings with it its own unique challenges for managing agents. From last-minute repair requests to…

The pros and cons of collective enfranchisement for leaseholders

What is collective enfranchisement? Collective enfranchisement is a legal right under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development…

Noise complaints and flooring obligations: Key lessons from a recent Upper Tribunal case for managing agents

Noise complaints and flooring-related disputes remain a common issue in blocks of flats, particularly where older leases contain…

Court of Appeal reinforces freeholders’ discretion on “reasonable” service charge decisions

The Court of Appeal has overturned the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Bradley & Another v Abacus Land 4…