Universities face increasing pressure to manage estate expenditure and demonstrate value for money. Discover why scrutinising landlord-controlled costs is essential to improving financial transparency, strengthening cost control and reducing financial risk.
University Estates: Are Landlord-Controlled Costs Receiving Enough Scrutiny? Read More »
The Budgens v Three Rivers case highlights the importance of complying with lease cost recovery procedures, demonstrating that service charge recovery can depend as much on following the contractual process as on the costs themselves.
The Importance of Contractual Compliance in Service Charge Recovery Read More »
Universities may be overlooking valuable opportunities to reduce estate costs, improve lease compliance and recover legitimate property-related expenditure. Discover practical ways to strengthen financial performance across your estate portfolio.
Hidden Cost Savings and Income Recovery Opportunities Within University Estates Read More »
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.
Service Charge In Commercial Property: Protect Yourself During the Lease Journey Read More »
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?
The End of the Dark Arts? Insurance Commissions Under the Spotlight Read More »
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?
What’s Hiding in Your Service Charge? A Closer Look at Management Costs and Fees Read More »
