Service charges
Service charges are calculated annually and shared equally between customers living in the same building who benefit from the services, so you only pay for the services you get.
Your lease will outline the responsibilities placed on Onward (previously Contour Property Services) as the landlord and/or managing agent. The service charges you pay can include:
- Buildings insurance
- Repairs to communal and external areas
- Grounds maintenance, cleaning and window cleaning services
- Communal electricity
- Waste management and rubbish removal
- Lifeline monitoring
- Management fees
If you pay a fixed service charge, this will be reviewed annually, and we will contact you to advise of any changes.
If your lease specifies that a variable service charge is in place, we will provide an annual estimate of the fee you will pay at the beginning of each financial year which runs from April to March. This estimate will cover which services you will receive and the costs to provide them.
Later in the year, we will provide a set of accounts detailing the exact cost against your estimated fees. If you have overpaid, we will either refund you or put your account in credit for the following year. If you have underpaid, we will bill you for the remaining amount.