London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
Shared ownership can lead to financial strain due to rising service charges and maintenance issues, leaving some homeowners feeling trapped.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months agoEstimated 500,000 in accidental payments made at 'tipping terminals'
Consumers frequently tip but feel pressured by digital payment methods; regulators urge clearer opt-out options, separation of tipping terminals, and transparent communication of service charges.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months agoSouth London residents in battle over '500-a-month service charges for 24-hour concierge and garden built for wealthy neighbours'
Leaseholders are facing exorbitant service charges that are unsustainable and allegedly unjustified.
The charges have drastically increased, burdening residents financially and leading to a protracted dispute.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months agoSadiq Khan urged to cap service charges as London leaseholders pay almost 4,000 a year
London's leaseholders face soaring service charges, averaging nearly £4,000 annually, raising concerns about transparency and affordability in shared ownership schemes.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago'We've been paying for a lift that does not exist'
Angela Tanner, who lives at Barham Park with her partner Rosemary, said: "We just don't have a lift in this block. We've asked multiple times for a refund but Notting Hill Genesis still haven't made that refund. We're paying around 200 for the non-existent lift this year. It's like banging your head against a brick wall."
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