Right to Manage in North Wales

Take Control of Your Block Management

Are you dissatisfied with how your block is managed? The Right to Manage in North Wales gives you and your fellow leaseholders the power to step in and oversee your building's management. With Sharon Smith Properties Ltd by your side, you don't need to prove mismanagement, just the ambition to improve how your property is run. Discover how the Right to Manage (RTM) process can help you take control of your building and experience greater transparency and cost-effective management.

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​What is Right to Manage?

Right to Manage is a legal right given to leaseholders under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, enforceable throughout England and Wales. It empowers leaseholders to take over the management of their block from the freeholder or current agent without needing to establish any mismanagement.

Through this process, a specially formed RTM company, created by the leaseholders themselves, gains control over how the building is managed, including choosing managing agents like Sharon Smith Properties Ltd. This shift ensures you have a say in day-to-day decisions, budgets, and the standard of service provided to residents. RTM offers a straightforward and effective route to take control of block management across North Wales.

 

 

 

 

 

Who Can Use Right to Manage?

Not every building qualifies for RTM, but you may be eligible if your block meets these criteria:

  • The building is self-contained or vertically divided from other sections.
  • At least 75% of the building's floor area is used for residential purposes.
  • Two or more flats in the building are held by qualifying leaseholders (usually those holding long leases of over 21 years).
  • A minimum of 50% of the leaseholders in the building support the RTM application.
  • The building is not owned by a local authority.
  • The process is available to leaseholders throughout North Wales and the wider region.

If you fit these requirements, you can form a RTM company and start the process of taking control over your property management. 

Sharon Smith Properties Ltd is on hand to assess eligibility, providing Leaseholder Right to Manage support from the outset and ensuring you meet every legal requirement.

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Benefits of Taking Over Management

By choosing the Right to Manage in North Wales, leaseholders enjoy a host of advantages:

Direct Control

Decide how your building is managed, from selecting managing agents to influencing contractors and services.​

Transparency

Open access to budgets, contractors, and service charge spending, increasing accountability.

Cost-Effective Management

Gain the opportunity to find more cost-effective ways to run your block and potentially reduce service charges.

 

Full-Service Support

Access a complete range of services with Sharon Smith Properties Ltd, from block management to health and safety compliance.

Personalised Services

Adapt block management to suit the specific needs of your residents and the properties in your care.

Improved Satisfaction

Enhanced living conditions and satisfaction for all residents, thanks to leaseholder-led decision-making.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How We Help With RTM

At Sharon Smith Properties Ltd, we specialise in guiding leaseholders through every stage of the Leasehold Right to Manage process, ensuring confidence and compliance:

Initial Advice

We confirm eligibility, answer all your questions, and explain every step in straightforward language.

 

Leaseholder Coordination

We help gather leaseholder support, assist in RTM company setup in North Wales, and coordinate communication among residents.

 

Serve Legal Notices

We prepare and serve the Notice of Invitation to Participate and the Notice of Claim, complying with all statutory procedures.

 

Manage the Handover

Our expertise means we liaise efficiently with the freeholder and any existing managing agent, smoothing the transition.

 

Ongoing Management

Once the RTM is established, we take over the day-to-day block management under your direction, offering a full-service approach that meets professional standards.

 

Our team includes members of ARMA, ARLA, NAEA, and APIP, and we operate according to the RICS Code of Conduct, ensuring absolute professionalism, protection, and peace of mind for every leaseholder in North Wales. If you are ready to take control of property management, explore your options with us and see how RTM can transform your building for the better.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Right to Manage (RTM)?

Right to Manage (RTM) is a legal right allowing leaseholders to take control of their building's management from the freeholder or current agent.

How do I know if my block qualifies for RTM?

Your block must be mainly residential, self-contained, not owned by a local authority, and supported by at least 50% of qualifying leaseholders.

Can we change managing agents after RTM?

Yes, after forming an RTM company, you have the freedom to select your preferred managing agent, such as Sharon Smith Properties Ltd.

What is the process for setting up a Right to Manage company?

First, gather leaseholder support, set up a dedicated RTM company, serve legal notices, and then formally take over management once the process is complete.

How long does it take to gain the Right to Manage?

The RTM process usually takes three to six months, depending on the timely agreement and responses from all parties involved.

Do I need my freeholder’s permission to exercise RTM?

No, leaseholders don’t need to prove mismanagement or seek permission. RTM is a statutory right under the law.

What if the current managing agent refuses to cooperate?

Legal notice procedures help ensure cooperation. Sharon Smith Properties Ltd will manage communications and oversee a smooth handover.

How long does the RTM process take?

On average, from start to transfer, the Right to Manage process takes between three and six months.

What costs are involved in the RTM process?

Costs include setting up the RTM company, serving notices, and potential legal or professional fees. Sharon Smith Properties Ltd provides clear guidance on all costs.

Do I have to manage the block myself after RTM?

No. Once the RTM company is formed, you can appoint a professional managing agent, such as Sharon Smith Properties Ltd, to handle day-to-day management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to Take Control? Start Your RTM Journey Today

Don't leave your building's management to chance. Reach out to our expert property management experts in North Wales for trusted Leaseholder Right to Manage support, RTM company setup and more. Call us on 07525 748117 or email us for confidential RTM advice.

Your residents deserve the very best.

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Sharon Smith Properties Ltd is registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number 09732371.