This month’s issue focusses on Right to Manage (RTM). Our contributors have covered a variety of topics including the benefits of RTM, how to navigate the RTM application process and overcoming any challenges involved.

In the News!

  • Jodie Fraser has been named ‘Property Personality of the Year’ at the South-West Property Awards.
  • The FirstPort Group, the UK’s leading provider of residential property management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Green as Director of Operational Excellence, effective immediately.
  • The Legal 500 rankings for 2025 were released, which sees JB Leitch hold its high position in Tier 3 for property litigation, alongside some of the largest firms in the country.
  • National law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed partner Guy Sackett as its new Head of Real Estate. Guy is replacing Adrian Barlow, who is retiring from the partnership.

Featured Articles

The Property Institute (TPI) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Conference on Thursday, 24th October, marking the first Conference under its unified TPI brand (formerly ARMA and IRPM). The event gathered over 480 property managers, sponsors, speakers, partners, and special guests at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in London. Attendees from government, housing associations, trade associations, industry suppliers, and media joined to explore the latest insights in Property Management.

EK Specialist Surveys, part of the Earl Kendrick Group, is proud to announce the launch of its new Leak Inspection & Identification Service (LIIS), a specialist service tailored to support property managers and those responsible for buildings affected by leaks and damp.

The team at 4Site Consulting, explain the different types of Fire Risk Assessment available while going into some detail around compartmentation surveys; what they are and when they are required.

Find out about the latest Supreme Court Judgements, brought to you by Bishop and Sewell.

In his article, Paul Atkinson, Director of Portfolio & Growth at The FirstPort Group, looks at how the role of an experienced property manager is critical for both residents and clients in ensuring developments are managed effectively and compliantly.

Discover the home décor trends of 2024 in Maddie Thorpes article.

The team at Fraser Allen Estate Management, provide insights into understanding the nuances of leasehold ownership—and the opportunities it presents, such as the Right to Manage (RTM)—is crucial for making informed decisions.

Learn more about getting ‘Right to Manage’ right – and how a building surveyor can make the difference, in the latest article from EarlKendrick Group.

Ardent Lift Consultancy look at Section 20 and the importance of consultation for Lift Works.

Whether the failure to serve a claim notice to all landlords involved necessarily invalidates an RTM claim… The team at specialist property solicitors JB Leitch examine the question further drawing in a recent Supreme Court decision.

The team at Placekeeper, look at the key benefits of Right to Manage (RTM).

Find out how RTM affects your building insurance and what leaseholders should consider when securing or changing their insurance policy, brought to you by the team at Residentsline Insurance.

In London Flats Insurance‘s article, they provide a step-by-step guide to help leaseholders navigate the process effectively, ensuring a smooth transition to RTM.

Effective management is key to maintaining the value of your block and the standard of living for your fellow residents. When residents choose to take control of a block of flats, it is commonly done in one of two ways: Right to Manage or Enfranchisement – the team at Manage Your Block tell us more!

The team at Flat Living Insurance, look at the common challenges with Right to Manage and how to overcome them.

Find out more about how service charges work, how Right to Manage can be used to take control of them and how leaseholders can legally challenge excessive charges without needing to take over in the latest article from Block in a Box.

Katrina Jones from Residentsline, investigates the importance of Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance for your Residents’ Management Company and outlines possible claim examples.

Read all of these articles and more, in the latest edition of Flat Living Magazine.