Tag: service charges

Landlords challenged at Tribunal found to be overcharging on service charges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 2 months ago | 5

A left-wing group claims social and private landlords are “getting away with large-scale financial exploitation” over service charges. A survey...

Ground rents for leaseholders to be capped

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2026, 3 months ago | 7

The government has announced that ground rents in England and Wales will be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders....

Landlords doubt government’s ability to deliver leasehold reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 1

Nearly two-thirds of landlords believe the government will fail to deliver its promise to abolish leasehold before the next election,...

Leasehold consultation will boost rights for millions in England and Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 13

A consultation to bring in sweeping reforms to overhaul what the government calls the ‘feudal leasehold system’ has been unveiled....

When is the invoice charged to the leaseholder?

Author: Readers Question

13th June 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Leaseholders have the right to require the Freeholder to provide reasonable facilities to inspect the accounts, receipts and other documents...

Control a rampant Property Management Company or even better replace them altogether?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 7

I own 2 leasehold flats within a block of 27. The building includes a Medical Centre on the ground floor...

Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 2

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and...

£230k Lease Extension, £12k Service Charges and 10 Years of Neglected Repairs?

Author: Readers Question

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

My uncle, who passed away this year, owned a leasehold flat in Westminster. He extended the lease in 2017 at...

EV charging costs in flat garages?

Author: Readers Question

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I rent out a flat in a development of freehold flats where there’s an external managing agent to make...

Why has landlord created leases on parking spaces?

Author: Readers Question

28th May 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, we have two phases in our property development: Phase One: 149 flats (140 with leases), built around 2005. Phase...

Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase...

Flat service charges below £1,000 near ‘extinction’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Flat owners in England and Wales are facing a significant financial burden as service charges continue to climb, a report...

Less wiggle room for Shelter to keep stating that landlords are evicting for no reason?

Author: Readers Question

21st August 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, the government have updated the procedure for a landlord to request a direct deduction from a tenant’s benefits to...

Service charge demands but no explanations?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I hope someone can give an opinion. A long story short. We own 2 leasehold apartments within a 56 block....