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Late on Friday 24th May, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LFRA) received Royal Assent. At the time of the release of this summary, the LFRA 2024 has yet to be published. However, this summary is intended to help our members in understand the Bill. The LFRA 2024 aims to substantially improve the rights of residential long leaseholders of houses and flats in England and Wales. Download the summary with the button above.

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This is a concise guide from RICS on best practices for Property Managers. It emphasises the key roles of managing commercial properties on behalf of landlords, including rent collection, service charge administration, and building management. The guide also highlights the importance of effective communication, legal compliance, and risk management in areas such as health and safety and tenant relations. Special sections address mixed-use developments, portfolio management, and offshore ownership.

An Act to grant flat tenants rights regarding landlord's reversion, manager appointment, and lease variation. It also addresses service charges, housing associations, and related matters.

View the 'Electrical Safety First Guidance on Electrical Safety in Common Parts' document.

An Act to grant collective enfranchisement and lease renewal rights to flat tenants, audit residential property management, and amend various housing-related laws. Click 'open' for more info.

Guidance* on accounting and reporting in relation to service charge accounts for residential properties on which variable service charges are paid in accordance with a lease or tenancy agreement.

Understand the Government’s proposed changes to ground rents and commonhold. Read our resident FAQ for guidance, timelines, and what the reforms may mean for you.

For some time now TPI applicants and members have been facing increasing challenges when trying to open compliant bank accounts. It is hoped that the information contained within this guidance will help explain why we are in this situation, efforts made by TPI to find a solution and provide you with information to enable you to discuss this with your banking relationship manager.

Access Property Redress' guide on A Model Internal Complaints Process.

The Property Institute’s Manifesto for Scotland 2026 outlines key reforms to raise standards, improve safety, and support sustainable, well‑managed Scottish homes.

Leaseholder Protections Consultation – Your TPI Briefing and Workshop

The more complex the development, the greater the chance of a complex structure of leases. Anyone managing a property should understand fully how each component in the structure interrelates with the others; otherwise their own duties will not be clear. A newly appointed manager should make understanding the lease structure at a development a priority.