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Airbnb and Short Lets in Leasehold Flats: What You Need to Know
Thinking of letting your flat on Airbnb? Check your lease first. Here's how short lets affect leaseholders, neighbours and your building.
Section 20 consultations explained: planning major works the right way.
Major works - a roof replacement, external redecoration, a lift overhaul - are among the biggest costs a building will face, and among the most heavily regulated. Get the Section 20 consultation process right, and works
Fire compartmentation: the checks every building owner should be completing.
When you're on site, or briefing a surveyor, it's worth specifically checking for:
Buildings insurance for blocks of flats: what leaseholders need to know.
Buildings insurance covers the structure and communal parts of a block - the roof, external walls, shared plumbing and communal areas - against risks like fire, flood, and structural damage. It's distinct from any conte
Right to Manage explained: how leaseholders can take control of their block.
RTM allows qualifying leaseholders to take over the management of their building by setting up an RTM company, without having to prove the freeholder or existing managing agent has done anything wrong, and without needi
Preparing your block for Winter: An Autumn maintenance & compliance checklist.
August might feel early to think about winter, but it's exactly the right time. A handful of checks now - while contractors have availability and the weather still allows access - prevents the vast majority of "emergenc
Service Charge Explained: A Leaseholder's Guide 2026
Few words cause more frustration among leaseholders than "service charge" - usually because the bill arrives with little explanation of what it actually covers. Here's a clear breakdown of what a service charge is, how
Our impact on a high-rise residential in Luton.
When we were instructed as managing agent for a high-rise residential building of over 18 metres, we inherited a building in crisis: minimal handover funds, no functioning fire safety compliance, and none of the statuto
New Instruction: 205 units in Liverpool.
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New Instruction: Sale.
Starting August with a brand new instruction in Greater Manchester.
New Consultation on Leasehold Enfranchisement Valuation Rates.
The Government has launched a consultation on the valuation rates that will be used to calculate the cost of extending a lease or buying a freehold under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. The proposals aim to c
Government Announces New Cladding Safety Scheme Funding.
The Government has announced new funding through the Cladding Safety Scheme for eligible residential buildings under 11 metres where unsafe cladding presents life-critical fire safety risks. For many residents and leaseh
BSR Announces New Risk-Based Approach to Higher-Risk Buildings.
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has announced a more proportionate and targeted approach to assessing higher-risk buildings - a positive step towards a system that focuses on the buildings where the risks are greates
Major works explained: what Section 20 actually means for leaseholders
A clear breakdown of the consultation process, your right to object, and how to avoid surprise bills.
Why summer is the most important season for your building
From roof inspections to major works planning, here's what should be happening at your building this Summer.
Bond House - Celebrating 150 Years of History
This week, a commemorative plaque was unveiled at Bond House in Newbury, marking a chapter of local history that deserves to be told. From 1875 to 1974, this site was home to Elliotts of Newbury - a factory that at its
What your service charge actually pays for - and how to tell if you're overpaying.
A plain-English guide to understanding the numbers, challenging costs, and knowing your rights as a leaseholder or freeholder.
Thinking of switching managing agent? Here's exactly how it works
It's less complicated than your current agent wants you to think - a step-by-step guide for freeholders and RTM companies
Why bigger isn't always better when it comes to your block management company
For many freeholders and Right to Manage companies, switching block managing agent feels daunting. You're used to your current provider - even if they're slow to respond, hard to reach, and seem to treat your building l
What the Building Safety Act Means for Leaseholders in 2026
The Building Safety Act 2022 is one of the most significant pieces of legislation to affect residential leaseholders in a generation. Born out of the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, it fundamentally reshapes
February Market Review | Why Investor Confidence Is Growing Again
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New Instruction | Appointed to Manage Residential Building in Milton Keynes
Fortem Property is delighted to have been instructed to manage another building in Milton Keynes. The property is a particularly complex development, featuring a range of different elements that require thoughtful oversi
January Market Review | Buyer Demand & Market Activity Accelerates
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December 2025 | Property Market Review
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Q4 2025 Review
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November 2025 | Property Market Review
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The Autumn Budget 2025
On 26 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves addressed Parliament to set out the details of the Autumn Budget. Much media speculation had preceded the announcement, suggesting that tax-hikes would inevi
New Block Management Instruction - Hull
Fortem Property has further expanded in Hull. We have been appointed as block manager of two adjoining buildings in the city centre, HU1.
1st May 2026 - Renter’s Rights Bill Phase 1
The UK Government has confirmed that the first stage of the Renters’ Rights reforms will go live on 1 May 2026, marking one of the most significant updates to tenancy legislation in decades. From this date, every private
October 2025 | Property Market Review
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Renter’s Rights Bill Takes Effect
On 27 October 2025, the Renter’s Rights Bill received Royal Assent. This marked the final stage of the Bill’s progress and effectively made it law.
Q3 2025 Review
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September 2025 | Property Market Review
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