Justice for all residents on privately managed estates.
Another article about estate management fees which rise in an uncontrolled way with no cap and as yet no right of appeal for freehold home owners The government have announced access to the first tier Lands Tribunal. It remains to be seen if this will be a practical option for private estate management service charge disputes. The comments and replies to this article are worth a look as well. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/money/homeowners-caught-in-service-charge-nightmare-hmjmd9lgl
This excellent article by freelance journalist Emma Lunn gives a great picture of the adverse impact of the private estate model on home owners, whether freehold (#fleecehold ) or leasehold. Read it here:
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/dec/02/homeowner-freehold-management-fees-unadopted
A full page article showing the extent of this growing problem and describing the role of developers and councils in creating it. HorNet members have contributed case studies. Read at: