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Service Charge Challenges: Using the RICS 2026 Standard to Dispute Unreasonable Costs

Service charges are a common source of tension between landlords and tenants in commercial and mixed-use properties across England and Wales. While these charges cover maintenance, repair, and management of communal areas, disputes often arise over the reasonableness, transparency, and calculation of costs. The RICS 2026 Service Charge Standard provides a framework for assessing, auditing, […]

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Self-dealing: Can an Executor Buy Property from the Estate at a Discount?

Executors hold a position of trust. They are entrusted with the responsibility of managing the estate, paying debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the will. This fiduciary duty demands honesty, transparency, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. A question often arises among beneficiaries and even executors themselves: can an executor purchase property […]

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