Guides for Leaseholders

Independent, practical guides written for leaseholders in England and Wales. No legal jargon — just clear answers to the questions that matter.

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Right to Manage guides

Right to Manage: Process, Eligibility, Costs and Whether You Need It

Updated 5 May 2026

The main RTM guide: what Right to Manage is, who qualifies, how the process works, what it costs, and when leaseholders actually need it.

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Right to Manage Process: Steps, Notices and Timeline

5 May 2026

A practical guide to the RTM process from company formation and participation notices through to claim notice, acquisition and handover.

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What Is a Right to Manage Company?

5 May 2026

Understand the RTM company: who can join, what directors do, how it is registered, and how it appoints a managing agent.

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Right to Manage Pros and Cons

5 May 2026

A balanced decision guide covering control, costs, timing, leaseholder responsibility, disputes, and whether RTM is worth pursuing.

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Management company guides

What Is a Residents' Management Company?

6 May 2026

Understand RMCs, ManCos, RTM companies, freeholders and managing agents — and who can decide to change management.

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How to Change Management Company

6 May 2026

Work out whether you need to change the managing agent, replace directors, take control of an RMC, or use Right to Manage.

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Self-Managed Company Leasehold: What It Means

6 May 2026

A practical guide to self-managed leasehold companies, risks, responsibilities, and when appointing a managing agent makes sense.

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Managing agent and service charge guides

Managing Agent Complaints: What To Do When Nothing Changes

Updated 6 May 2026

What to do if your agent ignores you, delays repairs, mishandles service charges, or needs replacing.

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How to Reduce Leasehold Service Charges

Updated 6 May 2026

Understand why charges are high, compare costs, challenge unreasonable demands, and change poor management.

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Why Leaseholders and Managing Agents Both Need an Independent Process Leader

24 March 2026

How Leaseholder Led fills a critical gap in residential property management — and why it matters for everyone involved.

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How Our Payment Model Works

20 March 2026

A complete guide to how Leaseholder Led is funded — and why leaseholders pay nothing.

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Can Leaseholders on Mixed Freehold and Leasehold Estates Change Their Managing Agent?

14 March 2026

If your development has both freehold houses and leasehold flats, you may be able to change your managing agent without Right to Manage — and faster than you think.

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How to Find a New Managing Agent: What Your Options Actually Are

8 March 2026

Directories, comparison platforms, and expert-led services — understand the three main approaches and which is right for your building.

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Three Signs Your Service Charge Is Costing You More Than Just Money

2 March 2026

How to tell if your service charge is doing more damage than you realise — to your finances, your ability to sell, and the long-term value of your home.

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Change Managing Agent Without RTM: When Leaseholders Can Act Directly

Updated 6 May 2026

When leaseholders can act through an RMC, RTM company, cooperative freeholder or management contract.

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