October 16, 2026
Reserve funds: is your block planning enough for future repairs?
Look beyond the reserve balance and understand how a maintenance plan, forecast costs, existing commitments and contributions fit together.
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Service charges
Understand the costs behind a shared building. These articles explain service-charge increases, maintenance budgets, reserve funds and major-works consultation, with practical questions to ask about the figures in front of you. Start with the document and period involved, then explore the detail that matters to your building.
October 16, 2026
Why are service charges so high? What your block budget pays for
An explanation of the costs behind a block budget, from insurance and shared equipment to management and reserves, and the questions that help you assess value.
October 16, 2026
Section 20 major works: what the notice means and how to respond
A practical guide to reading a Section 20 notice, asking useful questions about major works and responding while you can still influence the proposal.
October 14, 2026
Why has my service charge increased, and what can I do?
A practical guide to understanding a higher service charge, checking the budget and lease, requesting evidence and deciding how to raise a focused challenge.
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