Once the RTM process is complete, we don’t step back. We continue working with your RTM Company to manage the property efficiently, including arranging and attending Annual General Meetings and supporting ongoing statutory requirements.
Take Back Control
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gave leaseholders a powerful opportunity: the right to take collective control of their building’s management. If your property qualifies, you can exercise a Right to Manage (RTM) by forming an RTM Company — putting decisions about maintenance, spending and service standards directly into leaseholders’ hands.
Sterling Estates Management
Hello, how may I be of assistance?
Leaseholder
We’re unhappy with how our building is being managed. What options do we have?
Sterling Estates Management
If your building qualifies, Right to Manage allows leaseholders to take control of management decisions without buying the freehold. We guide leaseholders through every stage, from eligibility checks and notices to handover and ongoing management.
Leaseholder
Great. Let’s discuss the next steps.
Why Choose Us?
With extensive experience guiding leaseholders through the RTM process from start to finish, we bring deep knowledge of the relevant legislation and a clear, structured approach to every stage.
01
Plan of action
Get a comprehensive action plan. Ahead of the formal process, bring leaseholders together.
02
Incorporating the company
We incorporate the RTM Company, including acting as Company Secretary or Director where needed. We also ensure full compliance with Company Law.
03
Notice of Invitation
We serve the Notice of Invitation to Participate on all qualifying leaseholders.
04
Claim Notice
We issue the Claim Notice to the landlord and other relevant parties.
05
Queries
We handle queries or Counter Notices from the landlord or other parties
06
Service Charge Management
We can help the RTM Company develop service charge budgets and plans for the development.
07
Handover
We prepare everything needed for the formal handover of management.
08
Ensure Compliance
We liaise with the landlord post-completion to ensure statutory compliance
Ready to improve how your property is managed?
Contact us today and we’ll be happy to meet and discuss the right strategy for you.
Worried about pitfalls?
We understand the pitfalls that can trip up an RTM claim, and we know how to avoid them — helping ensure the process runs smoothly, first time, without unnecessary costs.
For more complex cases — larger blocks, multi-tenure properties, or disputes with large corporate landlords — we also have access to trusted legal experts, including Direct Access Barristers, alongside the legal expertise within our own team.
Success Stories?
Over the last 20+ years, RTM instructions have formed a significant share of our new business. We’ve supported leaseholders through the full range of scenarios — including successfully taking on large corporate landlords and complex multi-block, multi-tenure estates.
Free Consultation?
Contact us today and we’ll be happy to meet and discuss the right strategy for you.
