To help interpret the survey results, it is useful to understand who took part and how responses are distributed across the building. A total of 51 responses were received, providing a useful snapshot of resident experience across Centenary Mill. Who Took Part Responses reflect a mix of residents with different lengths of experience living atContinue reading "Resident Survey: Who Responded"
Contributions to Service Charge Reserves
This post shows annual contributions made to service charge reserve funds.
Resident Survey: What We Asked & Why
Centenary Mill Court Leaseholders Association conducted a voluntary, anonymous Resident Survey to understand residents’ experiences of living at the Mill, covering satisfaction, maintenance, safety, communication and other community issues.
Leasehold Reform Petition
A UK Parliament petition has been published calling for stronger regulation of managing agents, including proposals for a statutory regulator and mandatory oversight.
Major Works Expenditure Over Time
This post summarises historic major works expenditure separately from routine service charge costs, using figures taken from published accounts.
Annual change in private rents in Preston
This chart shows the annual rate of change in private rents in Preston from January 2016 to January 2025, based on the Price Index of Private Rents published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data tracks how average rents for existing tenancies change year-on-year, rather than headline asking prices for new lets.
Government Response: Ground Rent Reform for Existing Leaseholds
Leasehold Reform Update The Government has responded to a petition calling for the abolition of ground rent for existing leases. We’ve summarised the proposed changes and what they may mean for leaseholders.
Service Charge Expenditure by Category (Routine Operational Spend)
A visual summary showing how routine service charge expenditure is distributed across categories over time, based on the published accounts. Major works and reserve contributions are excluded to provide a clear view of day-to-day operational spend.
Lift Condition Survey Report (July 2025) – Document Published
Lift condition survey dated 1 July 2025, commissioned by Centenary Mill Court (Preston) RTM Co Ltd and prepared by ILECS (UK) Ltd. Document reproduced for reference.
Ground Rent Reform – Quick Clarification
A short clarification on what recent leasehold reform coverage does — and does not — change for existing ground rents at Centenary Mill.