Practical guides for RMC directors, leaseholders, and anyone involved in the management of a residential block of flats.
FREE RESOURCES
Managing a residential block of flats involves complex legislation, financial responsibilities, and practical challenges. Whether you sit on the board of an RMC, you're considering the Right to Manage, or you simply want to understand what your service charge covers, having access to reliable information is essential.
We have put together a series of plain-English guides covering the topics RMC directors and leaseholders ask about most frequently. Each guide is written by our Partners, drawing on over 20 years' combined experience in block management across London and the Home Counties.
From understanding the Section 20 consultation process to knowing what questions to ask when appointing a new managing agent, these resources are designed to help you make informed decisions about your building's management.
OUR GUIDES
Each guide covers a specific area of block management in clear, practical detail. Browse the full collection below.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the process for RMC directors considering a change of managing agent. Covers your legal rights, notice periods, the handover process, and what to look for in a new agent.
Read the guide Free DownloadA comprehensive guide to the Right to Manage process. Covers eligibility, forming an RTM company, serving the claim notice, and what happens after your RTM company takes control. Available as a free PDF download.
Download free guide ChecklistTen essential questions every RMC director should ask when evaluating a new managing agent. Covers portfolio sizes, communication standards, financial reporting, compliance procedures, and fee transparency.
View the checklist GuideA clear explanation of how service charges work in residential blocks of flats. Covers what your service charge pays for, how budgets are set, your rights as a leaseholder, and what to do if you have concerns.
Read the guide GuideAn overview of the legal and practical responsibilities facing directors of Resident Management Companies. Covers fiduciary duties, health and safety obligations, financial oversight, and how a managing agent can help.
Read the guide GuideA practical guide to the Section 20 statutory consultation process. Covers when consultation is required, the three-stage process, leaseholder rights, and the financial consequences of non-compliance.
Read the guide GuideAn overview of the Building Safety Act and its implications for RMC directors and leaseholders. Covers the new regulatory framework, accountable persons, building safety cases, and what action you may need to take.
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Every guide is written by our Partners, drawing on real-world experience managing residential blocks across London and the Home Counties.
Block management legislation can be complex. Our guides explain the essentials in clear, accessible language without unnecessary jargon.
Our Partners have spent over two decades working at leading managing agents. Every guide reflects practical knowledge gained from managing real buildings.
All guides are available at no cost. Selected resources are also available as downloadable PDFs for directors who prefer an offline reference.
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