managing agent

Open communication saves “lost hope case”

Brady Solicitors’ Sumi Begum proved that “lost hope” cases can be settled through open communication and a little…

Backdated service charge arrears and the ‘balance brought forward’

Obtaining a new block to manage is generally good news for a managing agent, but inherited service charge…

Leasehold survey: poor communication threatens sector

A healthy future for the UK’s expanding leasehold property sector is at serious risk from a breakdown in…

Reasonableness of service charges: 7 steps to a fair approach

An overwhelming majority of service charge disputes in the FTT relate to the reasonableness of service charges. By…

Moorjani v Durban: a warning for landlords

Brady Solicitors’ Michael Young investigates ‘Moorjani v Durban’ and highlights how damage caused by a landlord’s breach of…

Appointment of a Manager in mixed-use properties

Brady Solicitors mixed-used specialists take a look at a recent case where The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeal…