There's no way I can pay': London residents despair of steep costs and forced use of poor door'Despite affordable housing options, escalating service charges are making homes unaffordable for residents like Marco Scalvini in South London.
How service charges in flats spiralled out of controlRising service charges for homeowners are causing severe emotional and financial distress, prompting calls for political action.
There's no way I can pay': London residents despair of steep costs and forced use of poor door'Despite affordable housing options, escalating service charges are making homes unaffordable for residents like Marco Scalvini in South London.
How service charges in flats spiralled out of controlRising service charges for homeowners are causing severe emotional and financial distress, prompting calls for political action.
Homeowner forced to pay 'unaffordable' service charge despite damaged car parkResidents at Kavanagh Court are facing high service charges and unresolved issues regarding their property management.Lack of transparency from property managers is causing financial strain for leaseholders.
'I own my flat but still have to pay the council over 5K a year for repairs'Leaseholders at Pitcairn House are frustrated by high service charges for inadequate repair services, particularly given persistent leaks and lift maintenance issues.
Service charges: Who, what, where, when, why?Some leaseholders struggle with huge rises in service charge fees for leasehold and shared ownership properties, impacting their ability to pay and sell homes.
'I own my flat but still have to pay the council over 5K a year for repairs'Leaseholders at Pitcairn House are frustrated by high service charges for inadequate repair services, particularly given persistent leaks and lift maintenance issues.
Service charges: Who, what, where, when, why?Some leaseholders struggle with huge rises in service charge fees for leasehold and shared ownership properties, impacting their ability to pay and sell homes.
'My service charge is 3x higher than the rate of inflation despite constant leaks'Service charges for tenants are increasing while maintenance issues remain unresolved, raising concerns about accountability and quality of living standards.
'We were charged 720 to have a key cut': BBC told of leaseholders' woesLeaseholders are suffering financially and mentally due to exploitative service charges imposed by freeholder Assethold. Overhauling the leasehold system is overdue.
The feudal hangover that accounts for a fifth of homesLeaseholders face rising service charge fees, making homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Tell us if restaurants should ditch optional service chargesA significant portion of UK diners are opting out of optional service charges due to financial strain and dissatisfaction with rising costs.
Hospitality businesses urged to act on new tipping regulations ahead of October deadlineUK hospitality must comply with new laws on tipping effective October 1st, ensuring transparent distribution of service charges to staff.
Here's What Those "Service Charges" On Your Restaurant Bill Actually MeanService charges at restaurants have increased due to the financial pressures of the COVID pandemic and inflation, helping to maintain profitability.
We're being ripped off': England's affordable-housing' residents who are being priced out of their own homesResidents in new affordable homes at Elephant and Castle are facing unexpectedly high service charges for amenities pledged by Lendlease.There is growing discontent among residents who feel they are being financially burdened for public amenities that were promised as part of the development.