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A leasehold management pack is information from the landlord or managing agent about a flat or leasehold house, usually provided on the LPE1 form. It covers service charges, ground rent, insurance, building safety and major works. The seller usually orders and pays for it, and the fee is set by the managing agent.
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If you are selling or buying a leasehold property, you will soon hear about the management pack. It is often the single document that decides how quickly a leasehold sale moves, so it is worth understanding what it is and how to get it moving early.
What is a leasehold management pack?
A management pack (sometimes called a leasehold information pack or LPE1 pack) is a bundle of information supplied by the landlord, the managing agent, or a residents' management company. It tells the buyer how the building is run and what they will be paying.
It is usually provided on the LPE1, the standard Leasehold Property Enquiries form produced by the Law Society with other property industry bodies, together with supporting documents.
What the pack usually contains
- Service charge accounts and budgets for recent years, and the current year's estimate.
- Ground rent details and how it is collected.
- Any arrears owed by the seller.
- Planned major works, any section 20 consultation and reserve or sinking fund balances.
- Buildings insurance details and a copy of the schedule.
- Information about building safety, fire risk assessments and, for some buildings, the position under the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Details of the landlord, managing agent and any management company, and whether the buyer must become a member or shareholder.
- Requirements for notices, deeds of covenant and fees after completion.
Freehold houses on managed estates may have a similar pack on the FME1 form, covering estate charges paid to a management company.
Who pays for it?
The seller normally orders the pack and pays the fee to the managing agent or landlord. The amount is set by the agent rather than the conveyancer and varies widely between agents, so ask for the price when you order. Extra fees are sometimes charged for urgent turnaround or for answering further questions later.
The buyer usually pays separate post-completion fees, such as fees for registering notices of transfer and mortgage with the landlord and for a deed of covenant or share certificate. Your buyer's conveyancer will list these. Our guide to unexpected conveyancing costs explains how these extras can add up.
How long does it take?
Turnaround depends entirely on the managing agent. Some provide packs within days; others take several weeks, and incomplete packs can lead to follow-up questions that take more time. Where there are several layers of landlord or management company, information may be needed from each.
Leasehold sellers also complete the TA7 leasehold information form alongside the TA6. The TA7 was updated with the TA6 6th edition, which became mandatory for Conveyancing Quality Scheme firms from 30 March 2026; read our guide to the new TA6 form for more.
What buyers should look for
Your conveyancer will review the pack and report to you, but it helps to look out for:
- service charges that have risen sharply, or large planned works
- a small reserve fund for an older building
- ongoing disputes between leaseholders and the landlord
- building safety issues, cladding or remediation work
- ground rent that increases over time
If a building has cladding concerns, see our article on selling a flat with cladding issues.
How sellers can speed things up
- Find out who your managing agent is and how they want the pack ordered. Many use an online ordering system.
- Check your service charge and ground rent accounts are up to date, as arrears must be cleared on completion.
- Gather your own copies of recent service charge demands, insurance details and any letters about major works or building safety.
- Pass any EWS1 form or building safety documents you have to your conveyancer.
- Ask your conveyancer to check the pack as soon as it arrives, so any gaps can be raised with the agent straight away.
Information needed at completion
Close to completion, the seller's conveyancer usually asks the managing agent for up-to-date figures on service charges and ground rent, often using a separate completion information form (the LPE2). This allows charges to be divided fairly between seller and buyer on the completion date. Some agents charge an additional fee for this. After completion, the buyer's conveyancer serves the notices required by the lease and pays any registration fees, so the landlord knows who the new leaseholder is and where to send future demands.
What does leasehold reform change?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 includes provisions intended to make it easier and cheaper to get sales information, including powers to set the information that must be provided, maximum timescales and limits on the fees charged.
However, at the time of writing (October 2026) those sales information provisions have not been brought into force. Only some parts of the Act have commenced so far, and the details of any fee limits would depend on regulations that have yet to take effect. Until then, managing agents continue to set their own fees, and the House of Commons Library's leasehold reform briefing is a useful place to check progress.
Scotland
Most Scottish flats are owned outright rather than leasehold, so there is no direct equivalent, although factors provide similar information about common charges.
How we can help
For a leasehold sale or purchase, request a free conveyancing quote and the regulated firm we introduce can request the management pack early. Our leasehold conveyancing page explains the process in more detail.
Frequently asked questions
Does the buyer or seller pay for the leasehold management pack?
The seller usually orders and pays for the management pack, because it is part of the information needed to sell. The buyer typically pays separate post-completion fees to the landlord or managing agent, such as notice fees and any deed of covenant charge.
What is the LPE1 form?
The LPE1 is the standard Leasehold Property Enquiries form used in England and Wales. The managing agent or landlord completes it with details of service charges, ground rent, insurance, major works and building safety, and it forms the core of the management pack.
Has the government capped leasehold management pack fees?
Not yet. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 contains provisions that could limit fees and set timescales for sales information, but at the time of writing (October 2026) those provisions have not been brought into force, so managing agents still set their own charges.
Can I sell a leasehold flat without a management pack?
In practice it is very difficult. A buyer's conveyancer and mortgage lender will need the information it contains. If a managing agent will not respond, your conveyancer may be able to use other routes, but ordering early is the best way to avoid delay.
This guide is general information about the law in England and Wales as at the date shown above. It is not legal advice. Every property is different, so ask your conveyancer about your own situation. More in Leasehold conveyancing.
