In many urban apartment markets, service charge growth is now influencing negotiations as much as headline asking price.
Why this matters now
Buyers are underwriting all-in monthly ownership cost more aggressively. Buildings with unstable service charges face longer decision cycles.
What sellers and agents should disclose early
- Current service charge and payment schedule
- Recent increase history
- What is included vs excluded
Transparent cost disclosure can reduce fall-through risk and improve trust during due diligence.