Right To Manage London - Take Back Control Of Your Building
Thinking about taking over management from your freeholder? We help London leaseholders form an RTM company and run it properly, from day one.
- Strong on Site Presence
- RICS Regulated Experts
- Transparent Service Fees
- Dedicated Change Manager
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Right To Manage For London's Converted And Mixed-Use Buildings
London leasehold buildings tend to fall into two groups: period properties converted into a handful of flats, and larger blocks with a shop, gym or office on the ground floor. Both can use Right to Manage but mixed-use buildings have one extra rule worth knowing.
Commercial floor area limit
If your building includes commercial space, that space can't take up more than half the internal floor area, not counting shared hallways and stairwells. This threshold was recently raised from 25% to 50%, so buildings that wouldn't have qualified a few years ago often do now.
Beyond that, the core rules apply everywhere: two-thirds of the flats need to be on long leases, and leaseholders owning half of every flat in the building the whole building, not just the ones keen to join need to sign up to the RTM company before a claim can be served. We check all of this for London buildings at no cost.
Rule 01
Two-thirds on long leases
Two-thirds of the flats must be held on long leases.
Rule 02
Half of all leaseholders sign up
Leaseholders owning at least half of every flat need to join the RTM company.
Rule 03
Commercial under 50%
For mixed-use buildings, commercial floor area must be below 50% of total internal floor area, excluding common parts.
Rule 04
Free eligibility check
We assess these requirements for London buildings at no cost.
Our Service Areas
Areas We Cover Across London
We provide professional property and block management services across London.
Ruislip
Chingford
Havering
Redbridge
Barking
Ilford
Romford
East London
How We Help
From RTM Company To Fully Managed Building
From checking your eligibility to taking over the day-to-day management of your building, we handle the process from start to finish.
RTM Eligibility & Set-Up
We check your building qualifies, then handle the paperwork to form your RTM company correctly, first time.
The Right To Manage Process
We manage the legal notices, timelines and freeholder correspondence, so your directors don't have to chase deadlines themselves.
Ongoing Management
Once you've won the right to manage, we step in as your managing agent — RICS regulated, transparent, and easy to reach.
Our Benefits
Why Property Owners Trust Us
- 1 Close Liaison with Resident Directors
- 2 Ultra Fast Response Times
- 3 Transparency
- 4 Dedicated Change Manager
- 5 Fantastic Gardening and Cleaning
- 6 Strong on Site Presence
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Our Process
The Right To Manage Process - Made Simple
Three clear stages, from first enquiry to full management.
Free Eligibility Check
We confirm your building qualifies and explain exactly what's involved, in plain English.
We Handle The Process
Notices, timelines and freeholder correspondence - we manage the legal steps so your directors don't have to.
We Manage Your Building
Once you've won the right to manage, we become your RICS-regulated managing agent, with transparent fees from day one.
Unhappy With Your Current Managing Agent?
Many property owners come to us because their current managing agent isn't delivering the service they expect. Switching to a professional, responsive management company is easier than you might think.
- 1 Full takeover from your current managing agent
- 2 Smooth handover of financial records and documents
- 3 Communication with leaseholders and residents
- 4 No disruption to building operations
- 5 Fantastic Gardening and Cleaning
- 6 Clear management structure from day one
Take Back Control
Tired Of Waiting On Your Freeholder Or Managing Agent?
Many London leaseholders come to us because repairs are slow, charges aren't explained, and nobody answers the phone. Right to Manage lets you fix that - legally, and without a court battle.
- No need to prove fault - it's your legal right
- We handle the RTM company set-up correctly
- We manage freeholder notices and deadlines
- Clear, transparent service charges from day one
- RICS-regulated management once you take over
- A dedicated change manager throughout
Free eligibility check · No obligation
Some Of Our Recent Projects
Corinthian Court, Station Approach, Ruislip HA4 8FA
With a strong, involved community, the RMC Directors have worked with YHPM to deliver great value on service charges while at the same time making sure the development is well looked after.
Rushdon Close Havering
Surrounded by trees and well-maintained grounds, the development of five blocks (60 apartments) is a lovely place to live. Residents comment on the well maintained gardens and remark on how clean and tidy everything looks.
Corinthian Court, Station Approach, Ruislip HA4 8FA
Maureen, Property Manager: “A perfect place to retire, for the over 55s. Sitting in well maintained grounds and a fabulous garden.” Steve, Resident Director: “The development is superbly well run by on-site manager Maureen and she is well supported by all of the Your Home team. Since the change in management, we’ve managed to save thousands of pounds, which is being put to good use in the refurbishment of the development.”
Mallard and Bittern Chingford
Lovely, well run block. Pat, the Resident Director, said: “We would both like to say how grateful we are for YHPM’s input. We feel far more in control of what’s happening at Mallard and Bittern, and the meeting has also confirmed that we have undertaken our roles as active directors with integrity and for the good of all owners.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Right To Manage Questions From London Leaseholders
Clear answers to common questions about Right to Manage, eligibility and taking control of your London building.
1. There's a shop on our ground floor - does that rule us out of Right to Manage?
Not necessarily. As long as the commercial space doesn't take up more than half the building's internal floor area, mixed-use London blocks can still claim the right to manage.
2. We're in a converted Victorian house split into three flats - is that too small?
No. Right to Manage applies to any self-contained building with two or more flats held by qualifying tenants, so smaller converted properties are included.
3. Do I need to prove my freeholder did something wrong?
No. Right to Manage is a no-fault legal right. You don't need a reason - your building just needs to qualify.
4. What happens after we win the right to manage?
Your RTM company takes over management legally. Most buildings then appoint a professional, RICS-regulated managing agent - like us - to run the day-to-day operations.
5. What does it cost to set up an RTM company in London?
Costs vary with building size and complexity, but we give you a clear, itemised breakdown before you commit - no hidden fees.
6. Can you help if we've already started the RTM process ourselves?
Yes. We regularly step in partway through and take the process off leaseholders' hands.
Still have questions?
Speak to our team about your building and find out whether Right to Manage could work for you.