Lease Advice UK Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last August/September my neighbour decided to do some work on their property next door. This involved a lot of vibrations in order to compact the concrete they were pouring in a redundant basement... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had many issues with our lease over many years it was very refreshing to chat to Shula Rich. She offered the best, most concise advice we have ever been given regarding our situation. The membe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Setting up an RTM in our block of 18 flats was the best move we ever made. We now decide what work needs to be done and how we want to spend our money. Shula was fundamental in helping us achieve th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shula ensured we acquired Right To Manage without any hitches, and her vast knowledge and unrivalled expertise gave us confidence we were with the best person for the job. Six years down the line, we... See more

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Shula Rich pioneered Leasehold Management education for the National Federation of Property Professionals. She writes and presents courses nationwide on a regular basis. She presently advises Leaseholders and Managing Agents on Right to Manage and Block Management issues. She drafted the National Contract for Block Management for ARLA, and has been thanked in Parliament for reforms to Leasehold Law. Despite the fact that she has in her own words ‘bought the tee shirt’ she has worked on a voluntary basis for more than twenty years advising leaseholders with block management issues, as well as professionally with managing agents. Shula has a strong academic background as well as having been involved with the drafting of leasehold law since 1996, and an appreciation of both sides of leasehold management.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shula has been invaluable in helping us…

Shula has been invaluable in helping us to acquire the Right To Manage. Her knowledge, thoroughness and attention to detail navigated us around the potential pitfalls into which we would undoubtedly have fallen without her. We would have no hesitation in recommending Shula to other leaseholders.

June 30, 2018
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Michael - thank you very much. We worked on this together and got the best result. RTM is a very detailed process you're right. Although freeholders can try to trip us up it worth getting the details right because they are there to ensure that the process is fair to all leaseholders. Best wishes Shula

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shula has been an amazing help through …

Shula has been an amazing help through out the process on gaining 'The right to Manage'. I met Shula through a free drop in session, where she gave honest and encouraging advise and has been brilliant ever since in guiding our six flats over the mountain of facing a management company. She really did make the process easy and accessible. THANK YOU SHULA.

August 23, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Hi Vanessa - thank you for posting this. I believe in the joy of a job well done and happiness for both sides. From your point of view we got a good result and from ours - we helped to create another island of freedom where lessees should be able to live without the fear of an unpredictable demand over which they have no control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Do not hesitate - see Shula!!

We cannot thank Shula enough! We went to her free, end-of-month drop in Lease Clinic. She cut straight to the chase and provided us with the information and confidence to explain to our landlord that he was not entitled to do what he was trying to do, which led him to come to an agreement that was acceptable to us. We would not have been able to do this without Shula. And she does it with such understanding and good humour!

July 11, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Thank you John - The only way is good humour. Being grumpy doesn't get us anywhere because it just adds to the toll of the situation. Thank goodness you came to an agreement. XS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We came to one of Shula's drop-in …

We came to one of Shula's drop-in clinics after almost a year of negotiating with our Freeholder on our own. Within a half-hour conversation Shula had made clear what had previously been somewhat bewildering. Her advice has been invaluable.

June 20, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Fraser - Thank you - I hope you didn't take it amiss that Ive not replied till now? Im having a 'reply-in' replying to the very kind things that people have said. Your thanks make it worthwhile. I believe in cutting through the excess verbiage till its as simple as it really should be. Best wishes Shula

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I initially met Shula when I went on …

I initially met Shula when I went on one of her Block Management courses about 5 years ago, she is a font of knowledge when it comes to anything leasehold and will always come back to you with a reply if you email her a question. I highly recommend her and her company and courses.

June 13, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Dear Karen - apologies for the length of time its taken me to respond - basically the technology eluded me and I couldn't sign in correctly. Well now I'm here and saying a big thank you for your recommendation. My campaign for fairness and equality of information to all parties continues.
Best wishes Shula

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

incredibly helpful

incredibly helpful - thank you

April 26, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Sometimes I dont know where the conversation will go - but as we discuss things a way forward becomes clear.

Its always a joint effort to find a way forward. Thank you for letting me know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend this company to …

I would recommend this company to anyone who needs advice about Leasehold property matters. I have been working with Shula Rich for approximately 5 years now and her advice and knowledge are invaluable to my company.

April 18, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

What can I say but 'thank you' for taking the trouble to write.

Best wishes for the future
Shula

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

Wonderful! Shula is extremely knowledgeable, deeply respectful and very caring. She has a strong sense of justice. Very encouraging and supportive and well able to guide you through the legalese.

March 29, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

One of my reasons for focusing on leasehold issues is that they reflect the injustices that the less powerful can suffer at the hands of those who are more powerful. Sometimes it just takes a chat together to see thru their bluff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

at last i found someone who could help with my leasehold issue face to face

I have been looking on line for some time for leasehold advice and discovered there was a drop in service in my home town. i visited the brighton hove and district leaseholders. Received wonderful and straightforward advice. Shula Rich was wonderful and matter of fact. i felt so much better after leaving the drop in.

March 28, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Thank you very much for letting me know. To know I've given some advice which helped is its own reward.
I hope things get sorted for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brighton & Hove Leaseholders Association

Brighton & Hove Leaseholders Association is a busy and helpful advice group for people in need of help at an affordable annual charge. A solicitor is present at their monthly sessions, who provide advice to those with particular landlord/ renting/ flat ownership issues. I had a problem with my own solicitor and Shula Rich and her solicitors were extremely helpful in pointing me in the right direction and in advising me on what to do about it.

Highly recommended.

March 7, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Thank you. Really glad you came to see us
and the discussion was worthwhile. It takes
two to work things out! Cheers Shula

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shula speaks with all the openness and helpfulness which might be expected if I was asking about a family matter from a close family member.

So refreshing, after years of robotic, evasive or buck-passing responses, to find someone, Shula, who immediately clicks onto the wavelength on which I am transmitting, and sends her clear message back along that same wavelength.

February 15, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Ray, I really appreciate your saying that. So many awful things happened to me in the early days
of being a leaseholder - I know what it feels like. Best wishes for the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear and simple advice

Shula was a great help when I was worried about my rights. Thank you.

February 10, 2017
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Reply from Lease Advice UK

Thank you for letting me know.
I try to discuss as many choices as we can. Sometimes ideas develop as we talk

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