News & Blog

The Property Institute (TPI - formerly ARMA and IRPM) has reported in a new index an average service charge increase of 41% since 2019, as compared with a cumulative inflation rate of 23% over the same period. In the last year, there has been a 3% increase in the average service charge bill, based on data gathered from 108 estates including 13,754 homes with a mix of buildings, ownership structures and managing agents.  We supported the TPI in their research and have provided data from our portfolio. In 2024, the average service charge cost per estate was reported at £467,138 - an average of £3,634 per leaseholder.

Earth Day takes place annually on the 22^nd of April to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. Beginning in America in 1970, Earth Day is now marked by individuals, organisations, businesses, and governments from around the world. This year’s theme, Planet vs. Plastics, throws a spotlight on the damage being caused by an over-reliance on plastics globally and fighting for a 60% reduction in virgin plastic use by 2040 via the Global Plastics Treaty.

For the latest instalment in our ‘60-seconds with’ series, we asked our Fire Safety Remediation Coordinator, Nicki Thacker, a few questions.

At Rendall & Rittner, the incredible work of charities is something that we support as much as we possibly can. We are continuously fundraising for both Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Stroke Association to aid their respective causes. Every three years, we also ask our people to select a new employee-chosen charity. Following the closure of our recent nominations, we are proud to announce that we will also be supporting the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

The Building Safety Act is a very significant piece of legislation with wide-reaching implications across the residential property sector. The new rules and duties introduced under this act are focused on improving the safety of those people who live in the buildings.

Further showcasing our commitment to health and safety excellence, we have recently received a prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Sector Award. Being highly commended in one of the 32 competitive industry sectors, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement which has seen us awarded a RoSPA Gold Award or higher (including highly commended and best in sector) every year since 2017.  

Now celebrating its 50^th anniversary, The Tree Council is a national environmental charity that brings people together with a shared mission to care for trees and the planet’s future, helping to plant thousands of trees and hedgerows in community projects across the country each year. We are therefore excited to be joining forces with The Tree Council through their Tree Partner programme in order to help enhance landscapes across the UK.

At Rendall & Rittner, we know that our people are the key to our ongoing success. In order to recruit, retain and develop the best, we understand the importance of recognising and celebrating success. We have therefore recently announced 31 well-deserved promotions across our business, including the promotions of Charlie Crawley (from Senior Key Client Manager to Head of Freehold Key Clients) and Amy Brown (from Property Team Manager to Area Director).

We spoke to Charlie and Amy about their time so far at Rendall & Rittner and what they are most looking forward to about their new roles.