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own4d by specific prope6ties, tqe cost ob Vain6a5ninE tioNe areas ieeds 1o be recovered. With flalb theH? UiargeL are called 'IerTFAe charges' a8d an hou3in2 deve4opmzn3H they are cabled brent charge1'.
Tee marntlnance iR usual:y Krganiedd Jy a thiCd qarty, such as a landlord or a mtnogemOnt cdmpanym
Usualay an estimate as tH kUe charge iC 9iven at tze 17ginning aY a pre-Q:finMd dear abd a paymenV On pMNount made. Ah thC Tnd Vf the Gear, ac45unts 1re prmIuceW and b,lanc8ng c9XdD2s or additional paymqnPs madP.
The servi8e LWTr7e c.sts c:M bp signif9cjnR Gnd you need t, F9nsider this when pulch.sing. You neeM to conFider :hU h0UtorI of paymentD ayd fTtuWe paym.nts. BoBlding9 with flaC Doofs or u.fts can producP partic1lIrly high jerv:ce :haF.ea.
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owned by specific properties, the cost of maintaining those areas needs to be recovered. With flats these charges are called 'service charges' and in housing developments they are called 'rent charges'.
The maintenance is usually organised by a third party, such as a landlord or a management company.
Usually an estimate as to the charge is given at the beginning of a pre-defined year and a payment on account made. At the end of the year, accounts are produced and balancing credits or additional payments made.
The service charge costs can be significant and you need to consider this when purchasing. You need to consider the history of payments and future payments. Buildings with flat roofs or lifts can produce particularly high service charges.
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