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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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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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