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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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)
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,…
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.
Horizon want to work with residents to help make the world a better place for future generations. The information below contains a number of suggestions that could both save you money and…
Ensuring you have insurance cover for buildings is essential. However, it is not simply a case of being insured, you need to make sure the building is valued correctly. If you are under-insured, you…
The property sector and customers need confidence in a profession that are able to manage and lead in technical and specialist disciplines so the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM)…
A quarter of all insurance claims made on flats are for damage caused by water leaks. The damage costs millions of pounds and causes heartache to those involved and disputes between neighbours over…
As with all electro/mechanical equipment, lifts reach a point when parts begin to fail, and the reliability of service is compromised. The balancing act is to pre-empt this before major component…
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