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Short explainers to help you get oriented. Everything here is general education — not legal advice.

• 5 August 2026 · Right to Manage

  Can a freeholder refuse the Right to Manage?

  A freeholder cannot refuse the Right to Manage if your claim is valid, because RTM is a no-fault statutory right rather than something they agree to. What they can do is serve a counter notice arguing you do not qualify, and this guide explains what that means in practice.

• 22 July 2026 · Right to Manage

  How Much Does Right to Manage Actually Cost?

  Right to manage costs vary enormously, with quotes ranging from a few hundred pounds a flat to well over two thousand for the exact same job. Here is what you are really paying for, and what the process costs if you do it yourself.

• 7 July 2026 · Right to Manage

  I thought Right to Manage would stop our ground rent. Here is what actually happens

  I assumed Right to Manage would stop us paying ground rent, until I checked what actually happens to ground rent once leaseholders take over. Here is what changes, what does not, and what is coming by 2028.

• 16 June 2026 · Major works

  I received a section 20 notice for major works. Here is what it means and what you can do

  A section 20 notice is the legal document your landlord or managing agent must send before charging you for major works at your block. Here is what I checked when one landed in my post, and the rights every leaseholder should know before agreeing to pay.

• 26 May 2026 · Right to Manage

  How I saved nearly £2,000 on Right to Manage costs by serving my own notices

  Right to Manage costs can look intimidating when solicitors quote £1,500 to £2,000 just to draft and serve your notices. Here is how I kept that money in the group by serving my own RTM notices, with an honest account of what I gained and what I learned.