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.
The Hidden 35%: What Your Energy Contract Isn’t Telling You Read More »
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.
£47M Saved in 2025: What’s Next for Occupiers in 2026 Read More »
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.
The Month That Made a £25,000 Difference in a Service Charge Cap Read More »
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…
Workplace Recycling Rules: £45,000 Saved Through Fair Apportionment Read More »
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…
When Details Count: How a Lease Clause Saved Our Client Thousands Read More »
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.
From Labour Costs to Cleaning Bots: What’s Driving Office Service Charges Up Read More »
