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Most leaseholders know RTM as a way to cut costs and gain control over their building — but fewer realise that taking over management can also unlock a whole range of environmentally friendly improvements . When a freeholder or external managing agent is in charge, sustainability is rarely a priority. Decisions tend to focus on minimum compliance, lowest upfront cost, and maintaining the status quo. With Right to Manage , residents can finally shift that mindset and make choi

Service charges creeping up every year? You’re not imagining it. Many leaseholders pay 20–40% more than they should for maintenance, insurance, and cleaning — often because freeholders or managing agents don’t competitively tender contracts. But with the Right to Manage (RTM) , residents can take control and save thousands. Here’s how. Where the Savings Come From When you take over management through RTM, you can: Choose your own contractors instead of the freeholder’s pref

If you live on a private estate or in a block of flats, you’re probably paying service charges to a managing agent. But what happens when the grass isn’t cut, repairs take months, and your money disappears into unclear budgets? Many residents feel stuck — but you have more options than you might think. Here’s how you can take back control of your estate and improve how it’s managed. The Problem with Traditional Estate Management Across the UK, residents on privately managed

If you’re tired of high service charges, poor maintenance, and feeling powerless over how your building is run, you’re not alone. Thousands of leaseholders across the UK are discovering the Right to Manage (RTM) — a legal process that allows residents to take control of their building’s management from the freeholder or managing agent. The good news? You don’t have to prove bad management or go to court. You just need to meet a few criteria and follow the correct steps. Here