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Service charge costs for flat (please help)

sixpence. · 2023-01-28 13:58:38

Hello I am posting this because I need some advice: the service charge for my flat which I am lucky enough to own has increased by a whopping 36% this year. It was already relatively high because I live in a London block that costs a bit to run (we've got a downstairs reception and all that). In past years it was about 6K…

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diystarter7 Posts: 5,202 Forumite

2 February 2023 at 9:41PM

Hi OP

I've said this before on other threads, all good management outfits send year accounts via hard copy and email. Full breakdown of every penny. It your legal right to get at very leasy a detailed summary/breakdown of costs.

Caution advised.: It may look easy and one thinks i can do this bit cheaper, but it the whole package and at times some leaserholder wont pay and need to taken to court etc.
Thanks

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