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Practical guides for managing agents in England & Wales and property factors in Scotland.

Scotland8 min readMay 2026

Property Factor Software Scotland: A Complete Guide for Scottish Factors

Scottish property factors manage common areas differently from English managing agents. Here's what property factor software should do — and how PropLinker supports factors across Scotland.

Scotland7 min readMay 2026

Block Management Software UK: Managing Agents vs Scottish Property Factors

Managing agents in England and property factors in Scotland do similar jobs — but under different legal frameworks. Here's how block management software supports both.

Legislation9 min readMay 2026

Section 20 Consultation: Complete Guide for UK Managing Agents

Section 20 is one of the most misunderstood obligations in UK leasehold management. Get it wrong and you can only recover £250 per leaseholder, regardless of actual cost.

RTM Companies8 min readApril 2026

How to Manage a Leasehold Block Without a Managing Agent

RTM companies are taking control of their buildings. Here's a practical guide to self-managing your leasehold block — from service charges to maintenance.

Legislation9 min readApril 2026

UK Leasehold Reform 2024: What Property Managers Need to Know

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 changes the landscape for property managers. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.

Accounting10 min readApril 2026

Service Charge Accounting UK: Complete Guide for RTM Companies

Understanding Section 21 demands, reserve funds, and year-end accounts. Everything a self-managed block needs to know about service charge accounting.

RTM Companies7 min readApril 2026

What is an RTM Company and How Does It Work?

The Right to Manage allows leaseholders to take over management of their building. Here's exactly how to set up and run an RTM company in the UK.

Payments6 min readApril 2026

GoCardless vs Standing Orders for Service Charge Collection

Standing orders miss payments. Direct Debit via GoCardless gives you control. We compare both options for collecting service charges from leaseholders.

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