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 »
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 »
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.
The Hidden Costs of Mixed-Use Schemes: Are You Paying for Services You Don’t Use? Read More »
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.
Major Works Challenge: How Understanding Lease Obligations Led to a £24,000 Saving 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 »
