Service charges and budgets
New service charge rules from 2027: what self-managed blocks should prepare
The government has confirmed standard demand forms, annual reports, standard accounts and a right to information for leaseholders. They are not in force yet, but freehold and RTM company directors can start getting ready now.
Section 20 consultation: a step-by-step guide for self-managed blocks
If any one leaseholder will pay more than £250 towards works, the company must consult before the work starts or risk recovering only £250 from each flat. The stages, the time limits and what to do in an emergency.