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Joint leaseholders
- If more than one person is named on the lease, each leaseholder must complete and sign a separate application form to become a member.
- Membership is personal to each leaseholder and is not automatic for joint owners.
- The Company may reject applications which are incomplete, unsigned, or not supported by required documents.
1. Applicant details
- Full name of leaseholder: _______________________________
- Flat number / address within South Park Court: _______________________________
- Email address (for correspondence): _______________________________
- Telephone number (optional): _______________________________
2. Basis of entitlement
☐ I am the qualifying tenant (leaseholder) of the above flat. As proof of my status I enclose:
- ☐ Official Copy of Register from HM Land Registry
- ☐ Certified lease extract
☐ I apply to be admitted as a member of the Company pursuant to section 74 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
I agree to become a member of the Company, to be bound by its Articles of Association, and to contribute £1 to its assets if wound up while I am a member or within one year after I cease to be a member.
3. Service address for the register of members
(This will be the official address shown in the statutory register. If you do not wish to use the flat address above, please give an alternative postal address.)
Service address: _______________________________
Acknowledgement:
I understand and accept that all notices and documents sent by the Company to this service address will be deemed properly served upon me, whether or not I personally receive them.
4. E-Communications Consent (optional)
Under the Companies Act 2006, the Company may send statutory notices and other communications by electronic means if the member agrees.
☐ I consent to receive notices and documents by email.
☐ I do not consent (please serve notices by post).
If consenting, please provide your own personal email address (only one permitted):
Personal email address: _______________________________
Important: The Company will not accept a shared, family, or third-party email address. If no personal address is given, all notices will be served by post.
I understand that all notices sent to this nominated personal email will be deemed properly served, whether or not I personally receive them.
Signed: ____________________ Date: __________
5. Declaration & signature (if not signed by attorney)
I declare that the information in this application is true and complete.
I agree to become a member of the Company, to be bound by its Articles of Association, and to contribute up to £1 to the assets of the Company if it is wound up while I am a member or within one year after I cease to be a member.
Signed (leaseholder): ____________________ Date: __________
Proof of signature enclosed – one of the following:
- ☐ Photographic ID showing signature (passport or driving licence)
- ☐ A signed page from your lease
- ☐ Another official document bearing your signature (e.g. utility account, bank mandate)
6. Attorney (if applicable)
☐ This application is signed by an attorney on behalf of the leaseholder.
- Name of attorney: _______________________________
- Type of Power of Attorney: _______________________________
Declaration (attorney):
I confirm this application is made under a duly executed Power of Attorney granted by the above leaseholder. A copy of the Power of Attorney deed, executed in accordance with the Powers of Attorney Act 1971, is enclosed.
I understand that informal authorisations, handwritten notes, or unsigned letters will not be accepted.
Signed (attorney): ____________________ Date: __________
7. Checklist (to be completed by applicant)
☐ Signed application form (wet-ink signature – digital/typed not accepted)
☐ Proof of leasehold entitlement enclosed (Official Copy / certified lease extract)
☐ Proof of signature enclosed (ID / signed lease page / other official document)
☐ E-communications consent section completed (opt-in or opt-out)
☐ Power of Attorney enclosed (if applicable)
8. Office use only
- Application received on: ___________
- Approved and entered in register on: ___________
- Membership number assigned: ___________
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2025-26 South Park Court Budget (Schedule 1) Proposal
This doesn't include Reserves which are covered in a separate section. Both will be combined in official communications about the Service Charge.
| Category | Subcategory | 2024–25 Budget | 2024–25 Actual | 2025–26 Draft Budget |
| Insurances | Buildings Insurance | £ 22,000.00 | £ 37,316.56 | £ 24,000.00 |
| Directors’ Liability Insurance | £ 220.00 | £ 204.20 | £ 220.00 | |
| Engineering Insurance | £ 1,500.00 | £ 1,836.77 | £ 2,021.00 | |
| Utilities | Electricity Internal | £ 3,000.00 | £ 2,137.35 | £ 3,500.00 |
| Repairs / Maintenance | Building Repairs (Internal) | £ 1,500.00 | £ 3,014.25 | £ 2,500.00 |
| Electrical Repairs | £ 2,500.00 | £ 696.00 | £ 2,500.00 | |
| Lift Maintenance | £ 5,000.00 | £ 3,948.00 | £ 4,500.00 | |
| Gates | £ 1,500.00 | £ 1,422.00 | £ 1,500.00 | |
| Escape of Water | £ - | £ 11,103.48 | £ - | |
| Gutters | £ 450.00 | £ 450.00 | ||
| Drains | £ 1,850.00 | £ 395.00 | £ 1,000.00 | |
| Building Repairs (External) | £ 6,000.00 | £ 2,142.00 | £ 5,000.00 | |
| Doors/Intercom | £ 400.00 | £ 3,428.40 | £ 1,000.00 | |
| TV Systems | £ 200.00 | £ 200.00 | ||
| Health & Safety | FRA etc. Assessments | £ 2,000.00 | £ 2,000.00 | |
| Emergency Lighting | £ 200.00 | £ 360.00 | £ 360.00 | |
| Fire Systems | £ 1,000.00 | £ 800.00 | ||
| CCTV | £ 350.00 | £ 500.00 | ||
| Cleaning | Cleaning (Internal) | £ 8,500.00 | £ 6,933.30 | £ 8,500.00 |
| Specialist Cleaning | £ 700.00 | £ 756.00 | £ 750.00 | |
| Window Cleaning | £ 275.00 | £ 2,116.53 | £ 1,000.00 | |
| Gardening | Gardening | £ 9,000.00 | £ 7,532.00 | £ 9,500.00 |
| Tree Surgery | £ 1,000.00 | £ 1,000.00 | ||
| Refuse | Non-domestic Waste | £ 150.00 | £ 854.14 | £ 900.00 |
| Administration | Bank Charges | £ 60.00 | £ 90.00 | |
| Postage & Stationery | £ 100.00 | £ 100.00 | ||
| Professional Fees | Managing Agent Fees | £ 6,778.00 | £ 13,947.50 | £ 7,500.00 |
| Secretarial Fees | £ 300.00 | £ 350.00 | ||
| Audit & Accountancy | £ 800.00 | £ 932.00 | ||
| Surveys | £ 5,000.00 | £ - | ||
| Total | £ 82,333.00 | £ 100,143.48 | £ 82,673.00 |
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A comparison of the RTM's proposal with that of Prime. As you can see, not a great deal of difference.
| RTM Proposal | Prime Proposal | Difference | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (excl. reserves) | £84,380 | £85,604 | +£1,224 | Overall very close |
Line by line Comparison
| Category | Subcategory | RTM Budget (£) | Prime Budget (£) | Difference (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurances | Buildings Insurance | 24000 | 18900 | -5100 |
| Directors’ Liability Insurance | 220 | 225 | 5 | |
| Engineering Insurance | 1800 | 2021 | 221 | |
| Utilities | Electricity Internal | 2500 | 3500 | 1000 |
| Repairs / Maintenance | Building Repairs (Internal) | 2000 | 0 | -2000 |
| Electrical Repairs | 1500 | 1500 | 0 | |
| Lift Maintenance | 4500 | 5000 | 500 | |
| Gates | 1500 | 1500 | 0 | |
| Escape of Water | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gutters | 450 | 450 | 0 | |
| Drains | 1000 | 800 | -200 | |
| Building Repairs (External) | 3500 | 0 | -3500 | |
| Doors/Intercom | 1000 | 1000 | 0 | |
| TV Systems | 200 | 0 | -200 | |
| Health & Safety | FRA etc. Assessments | 1000 | 2000 | 1000 |
| Emergency Lighting | 360 | 0 | -360 | |
| Fire Systems | 500 | 800 | 300 | |
| CCTV | 0 | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Cleaning | Cleaning (Internal) | 7500 | 8500 | 1000 |
| Specialist Cleaning | 750 | 864 | 114 | |
| Window Cleaning | 2000 | 500 | -1500 | |
| Gardening | Gardening | 9000 | 9000 | 0 |
| Tree Surgery | 0 | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Refuse | Non-domestic Waste | 900 | 850 | -50 |
| Administration | Bank Charges | 50 | 90 | 40 |
| Postage & Stationery | 50 | 85 | 35 | |
| Professional Fees | Managing Agent Fees | 12000 | 7117 | -4883 |
| Secretarial Fees | 300 | 334 | 34 | |
| Audit & Accountancy | 800 | 932 | 132 | |
| Surveys | 5000 | 7636 | 2636 | |
| Other | Misc | 0 | 0 | 0 |