Labour minister caught in a lie over leasehold betrayal Labour clearly misled the public when they said they were 'ending' leaseholds, yet they want us to believe they're sticking to the manifesto

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Interesting to see in what is being said about what was promised and what is and will be delivered relating to #leasehold reform.

#Commonhold
#Servicecharges
#Flats
#Sharedownership
#Leaseholder
#Groundrent

In Episode 66 of the Housing Sector Podcast, Suz from @shacaction.bsky.social and I discuss service charges, housing benefit oversight, communication plans, and why many residents never make it to tribunal.

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#HousingSector #ServiceCharges #SocialHousing

Government consultations are now open on strengthening protections for homeowners paying private estate management charges. That alone tells you something: the current system isn’t working for many residents. Have your say.

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#HousingSector #ServiceCharges

Over £41 million in Housing Benefit has been paid to GreenSquareAccord by local councils in just three years — yet residents are still being charged incorrectly.

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#GreenSquareAccord #ServiceCharges

Service charges. Power. Accountability.

I’m joined by Hannah Howard-Jones MRICS to talk how housing really works, why residents are pushing back, and what’s broken in the system.

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#HousingSector #ServiceCharges

Coming up on this week’s Housing Sector Podcast: an honest conversation about service charges, accountability, and Social Tenant Access to Information Requests.

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#HousingSectorPodcast #ServiceCharges
#HousingAccountability #SocialHousing

Same disputes today as was 30 years ago in the House of Commons, still a battle relating to #leasehold reform.

#leaseholders #servicecharge #servicecharges #groundrent #groundrents #freeholder #freeholders #government

@thetimes.com @theguardian.com @news.sky.com @itvnews.bsky.social

Victor’s Battle. Guest Blog by Lindsay Bush — Housing Sector An elderly blind tenant challenges service charges while facing parallel Tribunal and County Court cases. This detailed account examines procedural failures, accessibility barriers, landlord responses...

I’ve published a detailed blog by Lindsay Bush, alongside a response from LJHA, examining process, accessibility, and how the system treats residents who persist.

www.housingsector.co.uk/blog/victors-battle-guest-blog-by-lindsay-bush

#HousingSector #SocialHousing #ServiceCharges #HousingSector

Housing Sector Podcast #60 is live.

Unsafe homes, rising service charges, rushed mergers, and a sector in denial. An honest conversation with Melissa Little.

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#HousingSector #SocialHousing #ServiceCharges #HousingSafety #HousingAccountability

#servicecharge #servicecharges #leasehold at most recent Prime Minister's Questions, Rt Hon Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon of the Liberal Democrats asked about #regulation.

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How much will this end up costing residents?

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#GreenSquareAccord #ServiceCharges #SocialHousing #ResidentVoice #Accountability #HousingRepairs #OxfordHousing #WithholdingPayments #HousingSector #ResidentRights

Service charges leave Redhill couple 'stuck in unsellable home' - BBC News Sam and Evangeline Thorn say service charge increases mean they have had to put their lives on hold.

#Leaseholders in flats need better protection from sudden hikes in #ServiceCharges. With land in short supply we should incentivise people to live in flats not put them off, especially if we want empty nesters to downsize to free up #housing. This needs #legislation . share.google/ZdMltgErWlpn...

House of Commons - Property Service Charges Debate Coverage of the debate in the House of Commons on property service charges, from Thursday 30 October.

Last Thursday, MPs took part in a debate about property #servicecharges.

Some interesting comments raised by all sides of the house.

Other media articles and broadcasts have taken place.

House of Commons, Property Service Charges Debate: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002mdf0 via @bbciplayer

Author: BigBangMike Handle: bigbangmike

Late fees? How is this my fault? #latefees #fault #billingissues #customerproblems #servicecharges #meme #tiktok #archive

Leasehold reform is here — and service charges are changing.

Read the article by CS Litigation Chartered Legal Executive, Amelia Hughes FCILEx, which outlines the key changes and what you can do now to stay compliant. 👉 tinyurl.com/yzvxj32f

#LeaseholdReform #PropertyLaw #ServiceCharges

Why are new build homes not selling in London? What are your thoughts.
#newhomes #newbuilds #property #realestate #servicecharges #wages

Petition: Create and fund third party regulator scheme for service charge disputes Create a scheme where disputed service charges are payable to courts or similar body and only passed to landlords if they can prove the charge's legitimacy. Otherwise, the money returns to the tenant/...

Service charge costs are rising — but what happens when there’s a dispute?

This official petition calls for an independent body to review, mediate, and oversee service charge concerns.

Sign: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

#HousingSector #ServiceCharges @shacaction.bsky.social

Chartered Institute of Housing: Spin. Silence. Repeat. — Housing Sector This blog exposes how the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) silences critics, protects housing associations, and profits from a pay-to-play culture — all while being funded, indirectly, by the very...

The Chartered Institute of Housing is funded by the very landlords failing us — and doesn’t speak for tenants like me, or have I got it wrong?

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#SocialHousing #CIH #TenantVoice #HousingTruth #HousingCrisis #ServiceCharges

Content Wars – The Battle to Control the Narrative — Housing Sector Explore how housing associations, legal firms like Devonshires, and sector bodies are using polished content to control the narrative — while tenant-led voices fight back with raw, real stories of dis...

The real war? It's not over repairs. It's over the narrative.

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#HousingCrisis #TenantVoice #ServiceCharges #NarrativeControl #Devonshires #LeaseholdReform #SocialHousing #ContentWars

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💢 LEASEHOLD DEBATE 💢
Thank you Ruth Cadbury MP for raising this ongoing issue and for recognising our hard work representing leaseholders over the past 8 years.
Listen from 11:00 am
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Meet our team! Clare Hurd, our Repairs and Service Charge Coordinator, shares what she loves about her role, what it involves, and what she’s most proud of bit.ly/44Wuefy

#Repairs #Housing #ServiceCharges #EncircleHousing #TenantInvolvement

Maine Senate passes bill to raise service charges on tax-exempt organizations Bill increases municipal service charges for tax-exempt organizations, effective January 2027.

Maine's Senate just passed a bill that will hike service charges for tax-exempt organizations starting in January 2027—what does this mean for your community?

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#ME #CitizenPortal #MaineTaxExempt #ServiceCharges #TaxPolicy #MunicipalFinance

Sky-high bills. No services. Increasing service charge. Jakia is fighting back. Hear her story in Housing Sector Podcast 35.

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#HousingSector #SocialHousing #TenantVoice #ServiceCharges #HousingJustice #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis

Swakopmund residents face increased service charges Niël Terblanché Swakopmund residents will pay more for municipal services in this financial year.  A five percent increase in service fees is proposed in the town’s draft budget. Councillor Wilfried Groenewald, chairperson of the Swakopmund Municipality’s management committee, tabled the N$579 million budget during a special council meeting on Friday. The budget allocates N$494 million for operational costs and N$85 million for capital development. Groenewald said the tariff adjustments are necessary to maintain service quality despite rising costs.  “The five percent increase is a measured approach aimed at sustaining service delivery without placing too much strain on residents,” he said. The new rates are expected to take effect on 1 July 2025, pending approval from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. The increase will apply to all services, including water, electricity, sewerage, refuse removal, and town planning. Groenewald described the budget as practical and focused on long-term development. He said Swakopmund is growing rapidly and the municipality must meet the rising demand for services. “This budget supports sustainable infrastructure development while maintaining existing facilities and improving service delivery to all communities,” he said. He acknowledged financial constraints and said the municipality would invest strategically in housing, roads, and sanitation. “We must continue building capacity in areas where service delivery is lagging while maintaining our commitment to sound financial management,” he said. Groenewald urged residents to pay their municipal bills on time. “Community cooperation is essential. We rely on ratepayers to make this budget a working document rather than a paper plan,” he said. He also called for partnerships with the private sector and development agencies to grow the local economy. He encouraged public engagement with the municipality. “Let us continue working together to make Swakopmund a resilient, forward-looking town that serves the needs of all who live and invest here,” he said. Once approved, the new budget will guide the town’s priorities and services for the 2025/2026 financial year.

#Swakopmund #ServiceCharges #MunicipalBudget #LocalGovernment #CommunityNews

@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social MP confirms @teamlabouruk.bsky.social won’t cap service charges. That’s a big deal for the people stuck in leasehold and shared ownership — already hit with spiralling costs and no protection.

#HousingSector #LeaseholdReform #SocialHousing #ServiceCharges

Tribunal confirms RTM companies can amend leases to recover unpaid service charges, strengthening property management. Read more: tinyurl.com/n4m2wfwn

Need advice? 020 8290 0333 | info@judge-priestley.co.uk

#PropertyLitigation #ServiceCharges #LegalUpdate #Bromley #Sidcup #Blackheath #Beckenham

Service Charge - The Breaking Point — GreenSquareAccord Residents GreenSquareAccord residents face rising service charges amid poor management and executive pay increases. This post explores the growing frustration over financial mismanagement, lack of transparency,...

As service charges continue to rise for #GreenSquareAccord residents, frustrations are growing over the lack of transparency and accountability from the housing provider.

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#Housing #TenantRights #ServiceCharges #Accountability #HousingSector

Residents trapped with service charges of up to £8,000 a year threaten legal action against government Owners of homes marketed by housing associations as ‘affordable’ are planning a challenge as service costs spiral

JFC- IMAGINE paying the SAME service charges to fund a 'richer' foyer while you have to scuttle round to the 'poor door' -that is actually staggering to me. What an absolute SCAM!??!

#housing #servicecharges #greed #grifters #ripoffbritain #costofliving

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Lambeth Council - don't evict people for not paying your rip off service charges

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#Lambeth #Housing #ServiceCharges