service charges
Councils are currently addressing the accuracy of leaseholder service charges and implementing new fees for supported accommodation.
Camden Council's Leaseholders' Forum met in September 2026, where the Leasehold Services team is working to ensure service charges are accurate and transparent for leaseholders, according to a report presented in September 2025. Separately, Haringey Council approved new charges for supported accommodation, effective from April 2026, with licence fees for short-term housing set at Formula Rent + 10%, a decision made by Councillor Sarah Williams in March 2026.
Brent's Barham Park Trust Committee approved consultation in September 2026 on a 2031 redevelopment vision for the park's buildings, which could involve the introduction of service charges for the estate. Camden Council also restructured its Home Ownership Team in September 2025 to improve services for leaseholders, including addressing service charges and a backlog of lease extension applications.
Key facts
- Haringey Council approved new charges for supported accommodation from 6 April 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's new licence fees for short-term supported housing will be Formula Rent + 10%. Source
- Camden Council's Leasehold Services team is working to ensure service charges are accurate and transparent. Source 1 Source 2
- Camden Council's Home Ownership Manager has been in place since April 2025. Source
- A report to Camden's Leaseholders' Forum on 23 September 2025 detailed changes to the Home Ownership Team. Source 1 Source 2
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.