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This sample is built around a mock leasehold flat and shows the paid report in full: clear summary, key numbers, findings with document references, missing-document prompts, practical questions, and a downloadable PDF.
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Mock property
Flat 18, Meridian House
14 Kings Yard, Shoreditch, London E2 7QP
How to read this sample
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What this sample proves
- The paid product is a full written report, not a teaser page
- The sample uses a mock address and a realistic leasehold scenario
- Priority findings are shown with document references and follow-up questions
What to look for while reading
- How the report separates recurring costs from one-off cost exposure
- How missing files are surfaced explicitly instead of hidden
- How the questions section turns findings into an action list
What the paid product includes
- Buyer-facing summary
- Key findings with document references
- Questions draft
- Downloadable PDF and spreadsheet files
Sample report
The downloadable PDF is part of the report, not an extra.
The report is designed to work on screen and as a saved PDF, which is why the layout is structured and easy to share.
Equivalent to about £373 per month
Mentioned, but adequacy still needs to be checked
Building-level premium in the mock insurance schedule
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Executive read
What the buyer should understand within a few minutes
This sample property may still be workable in principle, but the pack points to elevated cost uncertainty. The strongest pressure points are likely one-off works exposure, a materially rising recurring charge, and incomplete evidence on how well the reserve fund covers future spend.
- Recurring costs are higher than many buyers expect from a listing summary.
- Major works appear to be moving closer to formal consultation.
- Management information is useful, but not complete enough to remove uncertainty.
- The report is structured to give a cleaner basis for next enquiries before exchange.
Service charge trend
Representative extracted figures from the sample accounts and budget
£2,9802022
£3,3202023
£3,9102024
£4,4802025
What is most likely to cost money
- Potential Section 20 contribution once consultation is formalised
- Higher ongoing service charge than the estate-agent listing suggests
- Reserve fund may not fully absorb the repairs referenced in the pack
- Completion admin fees and notice fees total around £485 in the sample
Priority flags with evidence
High
01Major works exposure is likely but not yet quantified
Plain-English summary
The managing agent refers to roof, façade, and drainage works progressing into consultation, but the likely contribution per flat is not clearly stated.
Why it matters
This is the clearest source of one-off cost risk. If the consultation is active, the buyer could inherit a large bill shortly after completion.
Evidence
Managing_agent_letter.pdf, page 2: 'Section 20 consultation for roof and façade repairs is expected to commence shortly following the engineer's report.'
Question to ask
Please confirm the current Section 20 stage, the estimated contribution per flat, and whether any notices have already been served.
High
02Building-safety wording creates uncertainty
Plain-English summary
The pack references compartmentation and fire-door works, but no concise statement is provided on whether further remediation is expected.
Why it matters
Even where immediate costs are not stated, unresolved building-safety wording can slow lenders, delay exchange, and lead to extra enquiries.
Evidence
Fire_safety_update.pdf, page 1: 'Further intrusive surveys may be required once access arrangements are agreed.'
Question to ask
Please provide the latest fire-risk remediation position, any planned works, and any lender-facing building-safety documentation already available.
Medium
03Service charge growth is materially above inflation
Plain-English summary
Detected annual charges rise from £2,980 to £4,480 across the supplied period, with the sharpest increase in the most recent year.
Why it matters
This does not prove the charge is unreasonable, but it does suggest budget pressure and increases the chance of buyer affordability shock.
Evidence
Accounts_2022.pdf, Accounts_2023.pdf, Accounts_2024.pdf, and Budget_2025.pdf extracted figures.
Question to ask
Please explain the main drivers of the increase and whether the current year budget includes any one-off catch-up items.
Medium
04Reserve fund is present but does not look obviously strong relative to the works hinted at
Plain-English summary
The reserve fund balance is mentioned, but there is no clear statement of adequacy against planned repairs or cyclical works.
Why it matters
A reserve fund can reduce shock, but if it is too small for the works pipeline then the buyer may still face a large balancing demand.
Evidence
LPE1.pdf section 4 and reserve summary note attached to year-end accounts.
Question to ask
What is the latest reserve balance, what future works is it intended to cover, and what shortfall is currently expected?
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