Guides by Sam
Which section 20 works need consultation? The £250 test with worked examples, splitting works, emergency repairs and the £100 rule for long contracts.
What a managing agent must do under your lease, the law and the RICS Code: money, repairs, fire safety, insurance, complaints. A printable duty checklist.
Block management company London or a local agent? An honest comparison of site visits, contractors, response times, costs and when a big firm makes sense.
Living in a block of flats: who owns and runs it, who pays for windows, roofs, pipes and balconies, how to handle noise, Airbnb and pets, and your rights.
What an EWS1 is (and isn’t), when lenders can ask from 1 Nov 2026, who signs and pays, how long it takes, and the alternatives if your sale is stuck.
Section 20 notices explained stage by stage: what each must legally contain, the deadlines, and a 12-point checklist for spotting an invalid notice.
What is block management? A plain-English guide for flat owners and renters: who does what, how it affects you, what to find out, plus a jargon glossary.
Right to manage solicitors: which RTM steps you can do yourself, which are risky, how fees are structured and how the 2025 cost changes shift the decision.
The average service charge for flats UK is about £2,405 a year (£200 a month). See the real figures by size and region, why they differ and what’s fair.
Block management costs explained: what the management fee covers, what the service charge pays for, common extras, red flags and how to judge value.
Service charge explained: what it pays for, a sample budget for a small block, reserve funds, how to check the bill and the reforms due from 2027.
Just received a section 20 notice? Work out your deadline, what to ask for, how to reply in writing (template included) and how to budget for the bill.
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