Fire Safety

Why does an apartment front door need to be a fire door? Fire doors have two important functions in a fire.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.

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…

Ten important fire door facts you need to know 1. What do fire doors do? Fire doors create a barrier from fire and toxic cold smoke and prevent it from travelling around a building, keeping the…

This is a guide to the typical events in selling a leasehold property. It is good for leaseholders to have a general understanding of the process and how they can assist in the sale. One of the most…

We love block management and want to share some handy tips….

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,…

Flat fire doors   It is our legal responsibility as managing agent of Fairway View to ensure that a Fire Risk Assessment is conducted. All blocks of flats must have a risk assessment carried out…

Meeting fire safety requirements is critical to people’s lives, property, and belongings, especially in blocks of flats. Landlords and their agents, tenants and homeowners all have responsibilities…