INFORM
Read our latest market indexes, eBooks, blog posts and watch our videos for advice on Lease Expense Management.
ASSURE INDEXES
Each index tracks invaluable and up-to-date information in relation to service charge expenditure across the UK commercial property market. The Indexes track annual growth rates and provide benchmark statistics for comparative analysis across the sectors.
UK OFFICES 2024
Uk retail/shopping parks 2024
UK shopping centres 2024
eBOOKS
Download our free ebooks for a comprehensive overview of Lease Expense Management in your industry.
SERVICE CHARGE
RETAIL & LEISURE
OFFICE SECTOR
HEALTHCARE
WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION
Challenging Landlords'
insurance recharge
lease expense
auditing
lease expense
management
tenant
recharges
LEASE EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE SERVICE
OUR VIDEOS
Keep up to date with the latest tips for cost-savings, plus advice and guidelines, in our videos from our team of experts.
Service Charge and Insurance in the Distribution, Logistics and Warehouse Sector
Pre-Contract Advice: Shopping Centres
Pre-Contract Advice: Offices
Assure Index 2023: UK Retail & Leisure Parks
Assure Index 2023: UK Shopping Centres
UK Office Market 2023 & Assure Index
Service Charge for Leisure Occupiers
‘The Dark Arts’ of the Insurance Market
Verivi: The Platform Driving Savings
OUR BLOG
Keep up to date with the latest tips for cost-savings, plus advice and guidelines, in our blogs written by our team of experts.
Assure Recovers £46M in Service Charge & Insurance Costs in 2024
As we welcome 2025, we take a moment to reflect on our achievements in 2024. We successfully saved our clients £46 million in service charge and insurance costs, managing service charges across over 18,000 properties with total liabilities of £694...
Read MoreOffice Service Charges: £20M Saved in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025
The Office Team at Assure had another great year, saving £20m for our clients. Savings have arisen from a wide range of challenges, which have included identifying accounting errors and discrepancies and challenging budgeted expenditure and major works.
Read More£26M Saved for Retail and Leisure Occupiers: What’s Next in 2025
The Retail and Leisure team at Assure have had another outstanding year, saving our clients a remarkable £26 million. These savings stem from a variety of challenges, including identifying charging errors, scrutinising budget expenditures, and ensuring caps are correctly applied....
Read MoreOffice Service Charges: The Balancing Act of Hard Services
Hard Services refer to the essential physical and structural elements of a building, as well as its mechanical systems. This includes maintaining and repairing critical equipment like boilers, chillers, and lifts, alongside structural components such as roofs and external walls....
Read MoreRising Costs Ahead: The October Budget’s Effect on 2025 Commercial Service Charges
The recent Budget has stirred controversy, especially among employers and business owners in sectors like retail and hospitality that rely heavily on minimum wage and part-time roles.
Read MoreManagement Costs in Office Service Charges: Are You Getting Value for Money?
Landlords and managing agents charge fees for administering service charges, but what does that cover? Management costs extend beyond the fee itself. Understanding these elements is crucial to determine if your management costs are reasonable.
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