What is a developer management company handover?
Estate roads, service charge starts, and resident transitions when developers pass control to management companies on new sites in England and Wales.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
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Handover moments define who cuts verges, lights streets, and pays for repairs; read estate governance packs and meeting minutes early after you move in.
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