The cost of utilities for the communal areas of your development is covered within the yearly service charge. There may also be the apartment’s utilities included within the service charge where…
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In general, it is a good idea to keep savings for that unexpected expenditure and the proverbial ‘rainy day’.
A Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) evaluates the estimated cost of reconstructing a property if it suffers major damage or total destruction.
Why does an apartment front door need to be a fire door? Fire doors have two important functions in a fire.
Everyone is currently looking at quick and easy ways to save money on their energy bills. We have listed a few simple tips to cut costs.
Whether you reside in a historic building or a modern new build apartment, dealing with condensation can be a frustrating challenge.
Horizon take the Health and Safety of individuals with the utmost seriousness.
The best way to protect your home and household from fire is by fitting approved smoke alarms and testing these regularly.
We are often asked by leaseholders what options are available to them for extending the term of their lease. There are essentially 3 options to extend a lease and reduce or completely eliminate the…
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2021-22 sought to restrict ground rents on newly created long leases on houses and flats to a peppercorn amount (a token of no financial value). The Bill…
Fire doors create a barrier from fire and toxic cold smoke and prevent it from travelling around a building, keeping the damage to a small area, allowing for evacuation, stay put and safe access for…
The lease imposes an obligation on the Leaseholder to pay the proper service charge and failure to do so is a breach of the lease.
When Service Charge Accounts become overdue, our accounting…
A listed building is ‘a building of special architectural or historic interest’. The listed status can cover a whole building, the interior, any attached structures, or later extensions. It is…
Lightning strikes the ground over 350,000 times a year in the UK alone and according to Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents between 30-60 people are struck by lightning each year in the UK,…
Monthly inspection checks apply to water, foam, co2, wet chemical and powder extinguishers. These monthly checks are quick, easy to do and shouldn’t take up too much time.
In this article we look to explain the importance of accurate Reinstatement Cost Assessment RCAs when it comes to insurance claims.
Understanding the origin of the rebuild value in an insurance…
The legislation obliges a Landlord to offer Leaseholders of a qualifying building, the right to acquire the freehold when the Landlord decides they wish to sell their freehold interest.
We know how important proper, pro-active and prudent management is to making your development a great place to live, and we understand the responsibilities, pressures and complexities that property…
When you buy an apartment in England or Wales, what you usually get is a lease for the property, this essentially means you own (or legally speaking, have exclusive access rights) for a specific…
Unfortunately, this is something all RMC directors must consider, but especially those with buildings in major cities. Terror threat levels in the UK have been fluctuating between ‘severe’ and…
Under new Fire Safety legislation introduced in 2006, the responsible person for a premise is required to carry out a fire risk assessment.
Businesses no longer need a fire certificate, but evidence…
The idea of ‘buying’ or ‘owning a leasehold flat’ is a misconception – perpetrated by estate agents in my opinion. It’s a misconception because you’re not buying the flat – you’re…
It can be surprising just how regularly they need to be checked and serviced. However, they’re a vital piece of equipment in the protection of people and businesses, so neglecting a fire…
Asbestos remains the UK’s biggest workplace killer; 20 tradesmen die a week from past exposure to Asbestos. This is why it is so important that we control Asbestos and ensure that people (such as…
Electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly popular option for motorists both in the UK and further afield – and with good reason. As we continue to learn more about our impact on the planet,…
There are a lot of considerations that need to be made when managing a block or property. From collecting service charges to managing everyday maintenance, an effective block manager will wear many…
Becoming a leaseholder is a common occurrence for property buyers – in fact, the majority of flats in the UK are sold under a leasehold agreement. But while leasehold dwellings accounted for 19% of…
A block management company is a professional property management company responsible for managing and maintaining communal areas and facilities in blocks of flats or apartments. These companies are…
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