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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.
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.
5 May 2026 · Right to Manage
Right to manage pros and cons: is RTM right for your building?
An honest assessment of the benefits and risks of Right to Manage: what leaseholders gain, what it involves, and how to decide if it is the right move for your building.