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From Labour Costs to Cleaning Bots: What’s Driving Office Service Charges Up

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Office cleaning is one of those behind-the-scenes services that many of us rarely stop to think about. Arriving at work each morning to a clean, tidy, and hygienic environment is often taken for granted. Yet, this daily transformation is a carefully managed process, typically carried out outside core office hours, and is essential for the smooth running and professional presentation of any workplace.

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The End of the Dark Arts? Insurance Commissions Under the Spotlight

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A recent case – London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited and others [2025] EWHC 1247 (Ch) – could have major implications for Landlords insurance commissions being reduced. What does this mean in practice – and how can Assure help occupiers?

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The Hidden Costs of Mixed-Use Schemes: Are You Paying for Services You Don’t Use?

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Imagine being charged for something you never use? That’s exactly what happened to one of our clients occupying a retail store in a busy mixed-use centre near London – and it’s something we see all too often.

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Major Works Challenge: How Understanding Lease Obligations Led to a £24,000 Saving

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Imagine receiving an unexpected bill for major works totalling £45,000. That’s exactly what happened to one of our new clients – a multinational food and beverage retailer occupying a high street property.

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What’s Hiding in Your Service Charge? A Closer Look at Management Costs and Fees

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If you pay service charge at a property then you are likely to know that it includes a management fee, and you feel this is reasonable, right?  A managing agent, or a Landlord if they directly manage, should be entitled to receive a fee to cover the resources they utilise to manage the service charge.  However, what does managing the service charge actually entail, and are you fully aware of all of the fees you are paying?

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Navigating Service Charge Complexities: How We Help Protect Our Clients

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When clients are dealing with lease renewals or negotiations, we are often asked to provide advice to assist in navigating service charge complexities and avoid potential pitfalls. We recently supported a client with valuable pre-contract advice as they prepared to renew the lease on their store in a regional shopping centre.

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