Guides·6 min read
What is a Service Charge on a Flat?
A short, plain-English explanation of what a service charge on a flat actually is, what it covers, how much is normal, and what your basic rights are as a UK leaseholder.
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Plain-English guides, practical tips and news for leaseholders who look after their own building. Service charges, Right to Manage, repairs and what things should cost.
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Guides·13 min read
Service Charges Explained: A Leaseholder's Guide
Everything UK leaseholders need to know about service charges in 2026, what they cover, how they're calculated, your statutory rights, Section 20 consultation, disputes, and reserve funds. Plain English, no jargon.
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Guides·5 min read
Service Charge vs Ground Rent: What's the Difference?
Service charge and ground rent are constantly confused. This short UK guide explains what each one is, what it pays for, and how the 2022 ground rent reforms changed the picture.
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Guides·8 min read
Right to Manage: The Complete Guide for UK Leaseholders
The hub guide to Right to Manage for UK leaseholders. What RTM is, who qualifies, how the process works, what it costs, and what changes the day after you take over.
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Guides·7 min read
Can My Service Charge Go Up Every Year?
Can your service charge legally rise every year? What's reasonable, what isn't, what to do if yours has jumped, and how to challenge an unreasonable increase at the Tribunal.
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proppa updates·3 min read
Amy's Journey: three ways to fix one wall
Same loose brick. Three very different experiences. We follow Amy through a managing agent, going it alone, and self-managing with proppa.
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Practical Tips·10 min read
How to Set Up a Right to Manage Company
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to setting up a Right to Manage company in England, from Companies House incorporation to acquisition day. Updated for 2026.
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Guides·9 min read
How Much Does Right to Manage Cost?
A realistic, line-by-line breakdown of what Right to Manage actually costs leaseholders in 2026, updated for the abolition of freeholder cost liability in March 2025.
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Guides·11 min read
Right to Manage: A Plain-English Guide for Flat Owners
Right to Manage (RTM) lets leaseholders take control of their building from the freeholder, without buying it and without proving fault. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and what changes the day after you win it.
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proppa updates·5 min read
Why We Built proppa: The Block Management Platform Small Leaseholders Actually Need
proppa is the block management platform for self-managing leaseholders in small residential blocks. 2.9m UK leaseholders. £3B in service charges. No platform built for them, until now.
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Practical Tips·12 min read
How to Choose Block Management Software for a Small Block of Flats
Looking for software to self-manage your block of flats? This UK guide explains what to look for, compares the main options, and helps you choose the right tool for a small block of 3–15 flats.
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Guides·12 min read
How to Set a Service Charge Budget for Your Building
Not sure how to set a service charge budget? This plain-English UK guide explains what to include, how to calculate your reserve fund, how to split costs fairly between flats, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
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Practical Tips·12 min read
How Much Should Property Management Actually Cost?
Wondering how much you should be paying a managing agent? This UK guide breaks down property management fees, hidden charges, what you should actually get for your money, and when self-management makes more sense.
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Guides·10 min read
Who Is Responsible for Repairs in a Leasehold Property?
Confused about who pays for repairs in a leasehold flat? This plain-English UK guide explains leaseholder vs freeholder responsibilities, common grey areas, and exactly what to do when something goes wrong.
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