Service charges – who ever thinks about them?

A bill appears and it’s dutifully paid. That's why many people overpay their service charges.

We are The Service Charge Company, Chartered Surveyors, established in 2001 and specialists in service charges. We know the tricks landlords can try (see Tricks of the Trade), we know how to read a lease in detail, and we intuitively know when something’s not quite right.

It makes sense for companies and residential leaseholders to check their service charge even if the landlord has not been benefiting unfairly. All companies should know what they are paying for and indeed Finance Directors owe a fiduciary duty to shareholders to check that the accounts they prepare are accurate.

Residential leaseholders want the reassurance they’re not just swallowing whatever service charges bill they’ve been given, but have had it checked out by experts.

Whether you’re a residential leaseholder, or a commercial tenant, service charges will be regularly demanded by your landlord. You may consider them too high, but challenging service charges is complex and requires a detailed understanding of the subject.

The Service Charge Company's team will give you considered, expert advice for a very reasonable fee level, agreed with you in advance. Any further action on your behalf will be similarly agreed with you.

Get the service charge experts on your side, and stand up to your landlord. Read more about how we can help you. Then contact us.