Owning a property in any capacity is a huge responsibility that can come with a seemingly unlimited number of considerations. I mean, what happens if something goes wrong? What if you have to arrange…
Leaseholders have specific rights regarding service charges, which are fees charged by the landlord or management company to cover the cost of maintaining and repairing the building and any communal…
While the name might draw up connotations of weddings and nuptials, ‘marriage value’ is actually a term used to refer to the value of a leasehold property. More specifically, it refers to the…
As a fundamental part of the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report, The Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have now been introduced. The…
Several issues can become grounds for contention between landlords and leaseholders – particularly regarding service charges and ground rents.
The property market is constantly changing and evolving, so getting a handle on block management can be rather difficult.
The Right to Manage (RTM) is a right introduced through the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, which allows leaseholders of residential properties to take over the management of their building…
When it comes to the management of a building, you may hear a number of terms thrown around. It is understandable to assume that some of these terms – such as “property management” and “block…
When a person buys a property, they agree to one of two kinds of agreements: a freehold agreement or a leasehold agreement. In the UK, most houses are purchased on a freehold basis.
For leaseholders living in a block of flats, the management of their block can make the difference between being a happy resident or being miserable.
A Fire Risk Assessment is a review undertaken of a building to assess its fire risk and offer recommendations to make the building safer, if necessary.
Most blocks of flats will have a residential association that takes care of managing leaseholders. Having a managing agent is a great way to help set the residential association apart from the…
Today, the dangers of asbestos and related materials are well-documented, with the vast majority of the public now aware of these risks. But that isn’t to say that asbestos has been completely…
One of the cornerstones of providing a safe environment for the residents of a building is the management of electrical safety in shared spaces. Landowners, directors of residential management…
Buying or renting a home can be a complicated matter in itself. So, when terms such as “leasehold enfranchisement” begin getting batted around too, it can be easy to let confusion take over.
Not all property management companies are created equal. We look at some myths surrounding residential property management. Property Managers Charge Too Much Money As with any business, you get what…
We are aware that security is of utmost importance to residents at Bridgefield Court and we are aware of a group of youths that have been hanging around the buildings and even managing to get inside….
We are pleased to announce that we have arranged for Openreach to install super-fast fibre optic broadband at Bridgefield Court that will allow speeds of up to a gigabit per second. In order…
Property management is a company hired to handle all of the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of a residential or commercial property, including upkeep, maintenance, tenant screening, and…
The law is clear that if you are a Landlord, Freeholder or Block Manager you will need to ensure that the properties you manage are safe and free from health hazards (HSE)
‘Condensation dampness’ is a condition that affects millions of homes in the UK. This guide should help you control and prevent condensation and mould within your property.
We have had several reports of loss of water in Blocks B and C at Bridgefield Court this morning. We have contacted United Utilities who believe it is not an issue with their water supply. We have…
We are writing to update you on the issue with the intercom at Bridgefield Court in Block C. Currently residents are not able to use the intercom to unlock the entrance door. We have had contractors…
It was mentioned in the Leaseholder meeting last month that some of the balcony / patio doors are starting to break or fail. We understand that they are proving to be difficult to repair or replace…
Block management simply put is managing blocks of flats where the individual properties are owned by various leaseholders. As the managing agent, our main roles include; arranging for maintenance,…
Following the Leaseholder Zoom meeting on Tuesday evening, please find attached a summary of the meeting: Attendance register From Horizon Management: Chris Browne – Managing Director …
Non-payment of service charges and / or ground rents are often one of the main areas for disputes between leaseholders and landlords or their managing agents.
These are two fundamentally different forms of legal ownership
You may have noticed an electrician on site over the last few days – he has been completing emergency light repairs.
The Government’s Building Safety Bill, first announced in draft form in July 2020, is the next ‘key step in an extensive overhaul to building safety legislation’ according to then-Housing…
A solid, legally-binding lease is essential….
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