Description
Overview
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a block of five leasehold apartments in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The sale uniquely includes Courtyard Apartments Management Limited, the established Right to Manage (RTM) company for the building.Ownership & Management Structure
- Leasehold Tenure: The apartments are leasehold; the freehold (land ownership) is held by a separate company.
- RTM Company Included: The RTM company does not own the ground but manages the building and communal areas under statutory rights granted by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. This gives the buyer direct control over service charges, maintenance, and management decisions for the entire block—not just the individual units.
- Ground Rent: Ground rent remains payable to the freeholder, collected through their agent, Simarc Property Management.
- Background: Residents previously exercised their legal right to manage, replacing the external management company with the RTM structure. For more on RTM, see UK Government RTM guidance and the Leasehold Advisory Service.
Investment Highlights
- Management Control: The RTM company empowers the buyer to set service charge budgets, select contractors, and oversee building insurance.
- Rental Demand: The property is ideally located for students, hospital staff, and professionals, ensuring strong rental yields.
- Local Amenities: Newcastle-under-Lyme offers a vibrant town centre, excellent schools, and easy access to the M6, Stoke-on-Trent railway, and major employers like Keele University and Royal Stoke University Hospital. Learn more at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
Legal & Auction Information
- Legal Pack: For full tenure, service charge, and RTM documentation, see our auction legal packs.
- Auction Details: [Insert lot number, auction date, and guide price here once confirmed.]
- Viewing Arrangements: Contact Palace Auctions to arrange a viewing or for further information.