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Service Charge In Commercial Property: Protect Yourself During the Lease Journey

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Service charges can account for 20-40% of a commercial property’s occupancy costs, yet they are often overlooked during lease negotiations. In this free three-part webinar series, Assure Consulting explores how occupiers can minimise risk, control costs, and avoid unexpected liabilities throughout every stage of the lease journey.

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The Hidden 35%: What Your Energy Contract Isn’t Telling You

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Hidden standing charges can make up 35% of energy costs. Discover why UK occupiers must look beyond unit rates to truly control service charge spend.

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£47M Saved in 2025: What’s Next for Occupiers in 2026

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With £47 million saved for occupiers in 2025 and service charge budgets continuing to rise, this update explores the key cost pressures shaping 2026 and how Assure is helping occupiers manage their property costs more effectively.

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The Month That Made a £25,000 Difference in a Service Charge Cap

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In this case study, Gary Roper explains how the team uncovered a subtle error in a landlord’s service charge calculations. A seemingly minor one-month difference in the Retail Price Index (RPI) ended up saving the client thousands of pounds each year for the next decade.

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Workplace Recycling Rules: £45,000 Saved Through Fair Apportionment

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New Workplace Recycling rules came into force on 31st March 2025 which requires all waste to be separated before collection and is therefore likely to lead to an increase in waste costs as additional equipment and labour will be required to facilitate the separation. Assure intensely scrutinise these costs in service charge budgets to ensure our clients are only paying for the waste services they benefit from…

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When Details Count: How a Lease Clause Saved Our Client Thousands

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When reviewing service charge costs, we must always remember that the lease terms are what decides how the liability is calculated. This is especially true when it comes to how costs are shared between occupiers…

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