Service charges smash £200 per month barrier
Original Article Summary
Flat leaseholders in England and Wales paid an average service charge of £200.42 a month in 2025, Hamptons research shows. This represents a yearly increase of 4.6%, and amounts to an annual total of £2,405. The average service charge rose 32.6% over the last five years and 55.6% over the last decade, outstripping inflation (CPI), […] The post Service charges smash £200 per month barrier appeared first on PropertyWire.
Investor Analysis
UK leasehold service charges have reached £200+ monthly, rising 32.6% over five years and outpacing inflation, with London averaging £233 monthly. Aging 1990s apartment blocks face major maintenance costs ahead.
Investor Relevance
Critical for leasehold apartment investors as service charges directly impact net yields and tenant affordability. Rising costs affect investment viability, exit values, and the competitive position versus freehold properties.
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