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Clear explanations of how leasehold buildings work and what the law requires, kept up to date as the rules change.
Guidance for directors
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Leasehold explained
Start here if you are new to leasehold or to being a director.
What is leasehold?Leases, freeholders, RMCs, RTM companies and service charges explained in plain English.Leasehold Q&AStraight answers to the questions leaseholders and directors ask most.Regulation & client moneyHow EKIN is accredited, how client money is protected and how to complain.Section 20 explainedThresholds, the four stages, timescales and dispensation.
Guides for directors and leaseholders
Practical, current and written by the people who manage the buildings.
Leasehold reform in 2026: what is changing for blocksWhere the 2024 Act, the July 2026 government response and managing agent regulation actually stand.Updated Sept 2026What a service charge budget should includeA line-by-line view of a sound budget, and the warning signs of one that will fail mid-year.Updated Sept 2026Reserve funds: how much should a block hold?How to size a reserve fund from a planned maintenance plan instead of a guess.Updated Sept 2026Duties of an RMC directorWhat resident directors are legally responsible for, and what they can delegate.Updated Sept 2026Fire safety in smaller blocks: a director's checklistThe fire safety duties that apply to converted houses and low-rise blocks.Updated Sept 2026How much does block management cost in London?Typical fees per flat, what should be included and how to compare quotes.Updated Sept 202612 questions to ask a managing agent before you appointQuestions that separate a well-run agent from a sales pitch.Updated Sept 2026
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