MILLIONS of households will be able to challenge extortionate leasehold service charges more easily, the government has said.

Leaseholders should be able to challenge unreasonable bills more easily, with standardised documentation for service charges.

Leaseholders will receive stronger rights, powers and protections to better challenge extortionate service charges thanks to ...

Leaseholders to be better protected and more able to challenge excessive service charges to address cost of living concerns ...

The service charge is the hot topic among leaseholders. More than 125,000 people have sought advice from the government-funded Leasehold Advisory Service during the past five years, according to ...

Initially he paid a £4,200 a year service charge but it has rocketed to £5,300 in just four years - a 26% increase. A huge chunk of his bill - over £1,200 a year - was for buildings insurance ...

Typically, a ‘Service Fee’ is added to the final bill when eating in and is usually 10-15% of the total bill. Though this additional fee is considered discretionary, it is often deemed ...

A new-build, freehold house comes with a £750 service charge: Should I walk away? How to get a mortgage: Our guide to everything you need to know By ED MAGNUS ...

Lifestyle; Going out; Restaurants; Brits say tipping culture has gone too far amid 'unreasonable' service fee change Tipping isn't usually expected in the UK, but with a rise of restaurants and ...