Considering taking control of your block through Right to Manage? East Valley helps qualifying leaseholders understand the process, organise the application and prepare for management after the acquisition date.
Right to Manage is a legal right introduced by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, allowing qualifying leaseholders to take control of their building's management. The RTM company can then appoint a managing agent, such as East Valley Properties, to run the block on its behalf.
You don't need to prove any wrongdoing by the freeholder or current managing agent.
RTM gives you control of the building's management - the freeholder retains ownership.
Applies to most residential blocks that meet specific criteria under the legislation.
Once RTM is obtained, leaseholders choose their own managing agent or self-manage.
If you are a leaseholder unhappy with the current management of your building, forming an RTM company is a structured way to take control. East Valley Properties can assist with the entire RTM process, working alongside specialist solicitors and guiding the participating leaseholders. For the statutory detail - qualifying tests, notices, counter-notices and timescales - read how Right to Manage works step by step.
We discuss your building, the leaseholders' concerns and what you want to achieve.
We check whether the building qualifies for Right to Manage under the 2002 Act.
We work alongside specialist RTM solicitors who can advise on the legal process.
We help prepare the notices and manage the statutory response periods.
Once the acquisition date is reached, the RTM company takes over management.
We step in as your managing agent, handling the day-to-day running of the building.
If your RTM company already holds the management functions, is approaching its acquisition date or wants to replace its existing managing agent, visit our RTM Company Management service.
RTM Company ManagementBased in Romford, supporting RTM companies across Greater London and Essex with hands-on expertise.
Extensive experience working with RTM companies and resident directors.
Clear, practical support throughout - not just paperwork and jargon.
Use our RTM Cost Calculator to see East Valley's indicative professional fee and an illustration of the potential cost per participating leaseholder.
Calculate Your RTM CostOnce RTM is successfully obtained, you have the option to appoint East Valley Properties as your managing agent, giving you a seamless transition from RTM acquisition to ongoing block management. We can also run the handover from the outgoing agent so directors are not left chasing missing documents.
If you are still weighing up your options, our guides on problems with your current managing agent and how to change managing agent are useful reads before you serve notice. Post-RTM, most directors also want practical service charge management, and where the freehold is retained, help with ground rent collection. For larger projects, we can manage the Section 20 consultation process.
Buildings we RTM-support are typically in Havering, Redbridge or East London - see our local pages for Hornchurch, Dagenham, Upminster, Harold Hill or the wider East London leasehold hub.
Important: This service provides practical and procedural support only. We do not provide legal advice and do not act as solicitors. Leaseholders may be advised to seek independent legal advice where appropriate.
Get in touch to discuss your building and understand whether RTM is right for you. We support leaseholders and RTM companies across Greater London and Essex.
Get in TouchCommon questions from leaseholders and RTM companies about the Right to Manage process.
Practical guides and legal updates our team has written on this area:
The Supreme Court has held that a failure to serve a notice inviting participation does not automatically invalidate a Right to Manage claim notice. What [2026] UKSC 31 decided, and what it means for RTM directors, leaseholders and freeholders.
Read the guide RTM & RMC GuidanceA recent Upper Tribunal decision means RTM Companies may, in the right circumstances, apply to vary outdated lease provisions that prevent effective building management.
Read the guide Changing Managing AgentsOutgoing managing agents sometimes drag their feet on handover. In practice you have clear legal rights, a defined document list you can demand and workable pressure points to move things along.
Read the guide RTM & RMC GuidanceHow leaseholders take over management of their block from the freeholder - the qualifying tests, the notices, and how long it really takes in practice.
Read the guide