Right to Manage Federation

What Right to Manage Federation does

Right to Manage Federation (RTMF) is a UK not-for-profit organization founded in 2006 that specializes in guiding leasehold flat owners through the statutory Right to Manage (RTM) process under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. Operating from Ticehurst, East Sussex through The Right To Manage Federation Ltd (Reg. UK 05934922) and its operating arm RTMF Services Ltd (Reg. UK 08240498), the company serves residential leaseholders across England and Wales — focusing on retirement estates, luxury apartment blocks, student accommodation, and purpose-built multi-block developments. RTMF has facilitated RTM for more than 1,000 buildings and approximately 35,000 properties, and has represented leaseholders at the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

RTMF's core offering is a fixed-fee RTM acquisition service priced at £500 plus £140 per flat plus VAT, divided equally among participating leaseholders; ancillary services include tribunal representation (£1,500–£2,500 plus VAT), HM Land Registry registration (£275 plus VAT), and an annual company secretarial subscription (£282 plus £1 per flat plus VAT). Its proprietary capabilities include RTM company formation as a company limited by guarantee, statutory notice preparation (s.78, s.79, s.84), a bespoke online application portal for tracking consents and payments, and a Management Selection Committee process tailored for retirement estates. The firm does not manage properties but acts as an independent, commission-free adviser, which it positions as a structural trust advantage over managing-agent-aligned alternatives.

The business is funded entirely through leaseholder service fees, with no institutional investors, no external funding rounds, and a 1–10 employee headcount. Directors Dudley Joiner and Nick Bignell personally handle complex tribunal and Supreme Court advocacy, anchoring the firm's specialist talent base. Approximately 90% of RTM claims proceed uncontested, with typical acquisition timelines of 5–6 months; landmark rulings include Tudor Studios [2024] UKSC 27, Firstport v Settlers Court [2022] UKSC 1, and the Elim Court matter (2017), which together have shaped UK RTM jurisprudence.

Name

Right to Manage Federation

Legal name

The Right To Manage Federation Ltd

Website

https://rtmf.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Right to Manage Federation is a UK not-for-profit founded in 2006 that guides residential leaseholders through the statutory Right to Manage process. It has facilitated RTM for over 1,000 buildings and approximately 35,000 properties across England and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Right to Manage Legal Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Right to manage
• Leasehold property services
• RTM company formation
• Leasehold reform advice
• Tribunal representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ticehurst

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. RTM Acquisition Services: Fixed-fee service for acquiring Right to Manage: £500 base charge plus £140 per flat in the applicant block plus VAT. Fee is divided equally among participating leaseholders. Includes company formation, Land Registry searches, statutory notices, and company secretarial services throughout the process.
2. Tribunal Representation: Additional charges for contested claims requiring First-tier Tribunal or court representation: typically £1,500 to £2,500 plus VAT, depending on case complexity.
3. RTM Registration Service: One-time service to register RTM acquisition with HM Land Registry: £275 plus VAT.
4. Annual Secretarial Service: Ongoing company secretarial services for RTM companies: £282 annual fee plus £1.00 per flat plus VAT. Includes provision of company secretary, registered office, member registers, confirmation statements, and accounts filing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Right to Manage Federation (RTMF) provides specialist Right to Manage (RTM) services to UK leaseholders under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The core offering includes RTM company formation, preparation and service of statutory notices, guidance through the statutory RTM acquisition process, and legal/tribunal representation in contested claims. The company also offers post-acquisition services such as Land Registry registration, annual company secretarial support, and a bespoke service for retirement estates. RTMF operates on a fixed-fee basis with no commissions from managing agents, acting as an independent impartial adviser.

Product overview

RTMF provides a comprehensive, specialist Right to Manage service for UK leaseholders seeking to acquire management rights over their properties under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The core offering comprises the RTM Acquisition Service, RTM Company Formation, RTM Application Processing, and a Fixed-Fee Cost Service delivered through an online application portal. Supporting add-on modules include Legal and Tribunal Representation, the Management Selection Committee Process (for selecting managing agents post-acquisition), a Retirement Block RTM Service (with bespoke support for retired leaseholders), Registration of RTM Acquisition with HM Land Registry, and an annual Secretarial Service for RTM Companies. RTMF does not manage properties itself but acts as an independent adviser facilitating leaseholder control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Right to Manage (RTM) Acquisition Service Core service guiding leaseholders through the statutory Right to Manage process under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, from RTM company formation through to acquisition of management rights, including handling contested claims at tribunal.
• RTM Company Formation Incorporation of the RTM company as a private company limited by guarantee with statutory memorandum and articles of association, including registered office provision and company secretary appointment.
• RTM Application Processing Preparation and service of all statutory notices (s.78 invitation to participate, s.79 notice of claim, s.84 counter-notice response), Land Registry searches, validation of consenting leaseholders, and preparation of registers of members and directors.
• Land Registry Registration Service One-off application to register the RTM acquisition with HM Land Registry against the freehold title. Priced at £275 plus VAT.
• Annual Secretarial Service for RTM Companies Annual company secretarial service for RTM companies, including provision of company secretary, registered office, maintenance of member registers, and preparation and filing of confirmation statements and accounts. Priced at £282 + £1 per flat per year + VAT.
• Retirement Block RTM Service A bespoke no-cost service specifically designed for retired leaseholders, including presentations, guidance on management company selection, and a dedicated Manager Selection Committee process for retirement estates.
• Legal and Tribunal Representation Professional representation at First-tier Tribunal and court proceedings when RTM claims are challenged, including applications to the FTT for determination of disputed claims. Priced at approximately £1,500 to £2,500 plus VAT.
• RTM Estimate Request Service Online form-based service for prospective clients to request a cost estimate for their specific property, capturing number of blocks, flats, postcode, and current stage of RTM process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved approximately £120,000 over 10 years for 36-flat block (The Panic, Hampstead Heath)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM)minorOthersRTMF references ARHM as a recommended professional body for retirement housing managers. ARHM members are bound by a code of practice approved by the Secretary of State. RTMF generally advises against appointing managing agents unwilling to commit to the ARHM Code of Practice.
• Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA)minorOthersRTMF references ARMA as a recommended professional body for residential managing agents. ARMA members operate to a code of practice produced by RICS. RTMF recommends that RTM companies verify prospective managing agents are members of ARMA or ARHM.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)minorOthersRICS produces the residential management code that ARMA members operate to. Referenced by RTMF as an authoritative standard for property management.
• The Leasehold Advisory ServiceminorOthersListed as an associated organization providing guidance on leasehold property matters. Independent advisory body funded by Government.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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