RTM cost depends on the number of participating leaseholders, building structure, title complexity and whether the claim is contested. Fixed-fee RTM support is usually significantly cheaper than instructing solicitors.
Right to Manage cost is not fixed. The price depends on several factors:
At RightToManage.co.uk, our RTM pricing is provided on a fixed-fee basis. Use our online eligibility calculator to receive an immediate indicative quote based on your building and the number of participating leaseholders.
Many leaseholder groups assume they must instruct solicitors to claim Right to Manage. This is not the case.
Solicitor-led RTM claims can be significantly more expensive depending on the firm, building complexity and whether the claim is contested. Solicitors charge for reserved legal work and their professional indemnity insurance costs are passed to clients.
Specialist RTM support services such as RightToManage.co.uk provide eligibility assessment, RTM company setup guidance, statutory notice preparation and acquisition-date planning at a fixed fee. We are not a firm of solicitors and do not conduct reserved legal activities. This reduces cost significantly while maintaining process accuracy.
If tribunal representation or formal litigation becomes necessary, this is quoted separately and leaseholders can decide whether to instruct a solicitor at that point.
RTM service pricing should be transparent. Always ask what is included and what is excluded before instructing any RTM service provider.
| Service Element | |
|---|---|
| Initial eligibility assessment | Included |
| RTM company setup guidance | Included |
| Title investigation and landlord identification | Included |
| Section 78 notice preparation | Included |
| Section 79 claim notice preparation | Included |
| Acquisition-date planning guidance | Included |
| Companies House formation fee | Included |
| Land Registry search costs | Included |
| Postage for statutory notices | Included |
| Tribunal representation if contested | ✗ Quoted separately if needed |
At RightToManage.co.uk, our fixed fee is all-inclusive. This includes eligibility assessment, company setup guidance, statutory notice preparation, process management, Companies House fees, Land Registry costs, and postage. Only contested tribunal work is quoted separately if required.
Some leaseholder groups attempt DIY RTM claims to avoid professional fees. This is risky.
Common mistakes that cause RTM claims to fail:
If the RTM claim fails due to procedural error, leaseholders may have to start again and the freeholder may be entitled to recover their reasonable costs.
Paying for specialist RTM support reduces the risk of a failed claim and usually costs far less than dealing with freeholder cost claims or restarting a failed RTM process.
Many leaseholders ask: "What is the RTM cost per flat?"
RTM cost per flat depends on how many leaseholders participate. The more participants, the lower the cost per person.
Use our online eligibility calculator to receive an immediate indicative quote. The calculator takes into account your building size, number of participants, and structure to provide transparent fixed-fee pricing.
Visit our free eligibility checker to get an estimated cost for your building in under 2 minutes.
The freeholder cannot pass their RTM costs to leaseholders through the service charge if the RTM claim succeeds.
If the RTM claim fails due to leaseholder error, the freeholder may be entitled to recover reasonable costs. This is why process accuracy matters.
Some freeholders threaten leaseholders with costs to discourage RTM claims. This is usually tactical. If your building qualifies and the RTM process is handled correctly, the freeholder has no valid objection and cannot recover costs.
Use our free RTM eligibility checker to understand whether your building qualifies for Right to Manage and receive an estimated cost based on your building structure and participation level.
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