Kent MP Gareth Johnson is pushing for legislation to give homeowners more control over fees charged by estate management companies. Some residents have expressed frustration over what they see as excessive charges by local maintenance firms.
Johnson believes that residents should have more say in how these companies operate. Many newly-built housing estates not adopted by local councils face such fees.
New leasehold-related legislation is expected to be announced soon. Residents like Martyn Dwight are concerned about value for money, citing high fees for services they deem inadequate. LRM Property Management, which oversees Dwight's estate, defends its fees as reasonable.