Stewart Tan

Every lease is different. It’s the most important, and sometimes most frustrating, principle of property ownership in England. Understanding what is your responsibility versus what is communal can save you a world of confusion, disputes, and unexpected costs down the line. The key to unlocking this puzzle lies in two fundamental concepts: the demised premises  and the service charge . In simple terms, it's the difference between "what's yours" and "what's ours." The "Demised Premises": What...

For millions of leaseholders across the country, the arrival of the annual service charge demand can be a moment of genuine anxiety....

Your front door is the first thing you see when you come home and the last thing you secure when you leave. It’s a symbol of your...