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Service Charge Demand Template UK: What Must Be Included
What every UK service charge demand must include by law. Covers Section 21B summary of rights, Section 47 landlord details, the 18-month rule, common mistakes, and how to handle disputes.
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The Building Safety Levy: What Building Managers Need to Know Before October 2026
The Building Safety Levy launches October 2026. Learn how it works, whether costs could affect your service charges, and what building managers should prepare for now.
Higher-Risk Buildings: Definition, Criteria, and What It Means for Building Managers
What makes a building higher-risk under the Building Safety Act? The 7-storey and 18m criteria, registration requirements, and your obligations explained.
Accountable Person vs Principal Accountable Person: Who Does What Under the Building Safety Act
Understand the difference between the Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022. Duties comparison, real scenarios, and how to identify who holds each role.
PEEPs Deadline Has Passed: Your 4-Week Catch-Up Plan
Missed the 6 April 2026 PEEPs deadline? You can still demonstrate active compliance. Follow this 4-week catch-up plan to get your Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans in place.
How Many RTM Companies Exist in the UK? The Definitive Data
Original research: 12,730 RTM companies on Companies House (10,086 active), 136,000+ LEASE enquiries, London at 41%. The most comprehensive RTM market data available, with methodology and sources.
Building Assessment Certificates: How to Prepare When the BSR Calls Your Building In
Building Assessment Certificate applications are live. What to prepare, the 28-day deadline, common refusal reasons, and how to get your submission right.
Service Charges and Building Safety Costs: A Guide for RTM Directors
How to budget, communicate, and manage building safety costs through your RTM company's service charge structure. Covers BSA compliance costs, s.20 consultation, reserve funds, and leaseholder communication.
Does Your RTM Company Need a Building Safety Director?
When does an RTM company need a Building Safety Director? What do they do, and what happens if you don't appoint one? A practical guide for RTM directors managing higher-risk buildings.
Mandatory Occurrence Reporting: What Building Managers Must Report and When
Mandatory occurrence reporting requires building managers to notify the BSR of safety incidents within 10 working days. Here's what to report, how to report it, and what happens if you don't.