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- [How to Read and Understand A Lease](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/06/how-to-read-and-understand-a-lease/) - Buying a leasehold flat is an exciting milestone but the legal documentation that comes with it can often feel overwhelming. One of the most important documents you receive is a lease which sets out the rights, responsibilities and the way the building is managed.
- [A Guide to Becoming a Residents' Management Company (RMC) Director](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/03/a-guide-to-becoming-a-residents-management-company-rmc-director/) - A Residents’ Management Company (RMC) is a company established to manage and maintain the shared areas of a residential building or development.
- [Asbestos Compliance In Residential Blocks](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/03/asbestos-compliance-in-residential-blocks/) - Effective asbestos management is a core responsibility for any professional property or block management company. A clear well structured asbestos management plan ensures legal compliance while protecting the health and safety of residents, contractors, staff and visitors.
- [Fire Extinguisher Servicing What This Involves](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/02/fire-extinguisher-servicing-what-this-involves/) - To remain compliant with British Standards Institution standard BS 5306-3:2009 all fire extinguishers within premises must be serviced every 12 months by a competent professional.
- [Building Safety Act 2022 Block Management Requirements](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/02/building-safety-act-2022-block-management-requirements/) - The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) has brought in several changes to how risk is managed within leasehold properties.
- [Helpful Information for Brand new leaseholders](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/01/helpful-information-for-brand-new-leaseholders/) - Becoming a leaseholder can be daunting for the first time apartment owner, therefore we have produced some top tips.
- [What is 'Marriage Value' in a property valuation?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2026/01/what-is-marriage-value-in-a-property-valuation/) - Marriage value is the difference in a leasehold property’s value before the 80 year lease is extended and after. The difference between these two amounts needs to be paid to the freeholder of the property as compensation.
- [The key duties of an RMC or RTM Director](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/12/the-key-duties-of-an-rmc-or-rtm-director/) - The role of a Director is to make sure the building is managed properly and in line with the leases. Horizon will do the day-to-day work, but the Directors remain legally responsible for decisions.
- [Do I Really Need a Reinstatement Cost Assessment?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/11/do-i-really-need-a-reinstatement-cost-assessment/) - The key purpose of a Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA), otherwise known as a Building Insurance Valuation, is to ensure that a property is adequately covered by the Buildings Insurance.
- [A Very Quick Guide to Owning A Leasehold Property](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/11/a-very-quick-guide-to-owning-a-leasehold-property/) - A leasehold flat is usually a property in an apartment block, converted house, or above commercial units. When you buy a leasehold property, effectively you are buying the lease.
- [Condensation And How To Beat It](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/09/condensation-and-how-to-beat-it-2/) - ‘Condensation dampness’ is a condition that affects millions of homes in the UK. This guide should help you control and prevent condensation and mould
- [How to Cut Energy Costs](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/09/how-to-cut-energy-costs-3/) - 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.
- [Commonhold To Replace Leasehold](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/08/commonhold-to-replace-leasehold/) - The government has issued a white paper on their plans to have “commonhold” as the form of ownership tenure for new blocks of flats.
- [Lightning Protection](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/07/lightning-protection-2/) - 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, with 5-10% of those resulting in a fatality. Lightning strikes pose significant dangers to buildings and their contents too such as fire risks and power surges – which is avoidable with the correct Lightning Protection.
- [10 points that produce a  compliant fire door](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/06/10-points-that-produce-a-compliant-fire-door/) - Fire doors are more than just individual parts they operate as a carefully designed and tested system. Each fire door set is subjected to rigorous testing.
- [The Building Safety Fund](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/06/the-building-safety-fund/) - Making sure that the buildings we manage are safe and that residents are comfortable, happy and informed is a responsibility Horizon take very seriously.
- [Dealing with  Nuisance Neighbours](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/05/dealing-with-nuisance-neighbours/) - At Horizon Management, we believe everyone has the right to enjoy their home in peace. While most neighbours live harmoniously, we understand that disturbances can occasionally occur.
- [Who are Horizon?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/05/who-are-horizon/) - Horizon are a dedicated block and estate management provider having built a strong reputation with a fresh and pragmatic approach to property management to serve our property owners in the best way possible.
- [How utilities might be included in the service charge?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/05/how-utilities-might-be-included-in-the-service-charge/) - 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 there is not a sub-meter for each individual apartment.
- [What is the difference between leasehold, freehold and common hold?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/04/what-is-the-difference-between-leasehold-freehold-and-common-hold/) - Our team explain in full the key differences
- [What is a  reserve or sinking fund?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/04/what-is-a-reserve-or-sinking-fund/) - In general, it is a good idea to keep savings for that unexpected expenditure and the proverbial ‘rainy day’.
- [10 Important Fire Door Facts](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/04/10-important-fire-door-facts/) - 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 damage to a small area, allowing for evacuation, stay put and safe access for emergency services. 2. What makes
- [Fire Doors In Blocks Of Flats 10 Top Tips](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/06/fire-doors-in-blocks-of-flats-10-top-tips/) - 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 emergency services.
- [Is Your Apartment Front Door A Fire Door?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/01/is-your-apartment-front-door-a-fire-door/) - Why does an apartment front door need to be a fire door? Fire doors have two important functions in a fire.
- [What is a Reinstatement Cost Assessment?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2025/03/what-is-a-reinstatement-cost-assessment/) - A Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) evaluates the estimated cost of reconstructing a property if it suffers major damage or total destruction.
- [A guide to becoming an RMC director](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/05/a-guide-to-becoming-an-rmc-director/) - 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 often the age and uniqueness of the building that determines its listed status.
- [Our A-Z Jargon Buster](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/01/our-a-z-jargon-buster/) - A Absent landlord A landlord described as ‘absent’ is one who cannot be contacted. If the lessees want to form an RTM company but are unable to contact the landlord, they can make a legal application acquire the right to manage. Abstract of title A legal document prepared by the vendor’s solicitor relating to land
- [Noisy Neighbours](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/02/noisy-neighbours/) - If your neighbour is making a noise that is causing you distress you are not alone as noise disturbance is by far the most common anti-social behaviour reported to the police, local authorities and housing associations. It could include anything from loud music and parties, lots of banging, excessive shouting, construction or DIY at night,
- [Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM)](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/12/institute-of-residential-property-management/) - 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) is the professional body for property management professionals and provides nationally accredited qualifications. IRPM is dedicated to supporting, building, and setting the standards of the
- [Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/02/leasehold-reform-ground-rent-act-2022/) - 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 received Royal assent on Tuesday 8 February 2022 and is now law. Why has this Act come about? In England and Wales,
- [Leasehold Misconceptions](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/03/leasehold-misconceptions/) - We see quite a few misconceptions when it comes to leasehold properties. Some of the most common are briefly described below. I have bought my flat, you can’t tell me what to do. As a leaseholder, you don’t own the bricks and mortar of the flat, nor do you own the land on which it
- [Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022: Update](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/05/leasehold-reform-ground-rent-act-2022-update/) - A solid, legally-binding lease is essential....
- [What Is The Difference Between Leasehold & Freehold?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/05/what-is-the-difference-between-leasehold-freehold/) - These are two fundamentally different forms of legal ownership
- [How We Handle Non-Payment Of Service Charges](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/06/how-we-handle-non-payment-of-service-charges/) - 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.
- [Understanding Leasehold Enfranchisement](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/11/understanding-leasehold-enfranchisement/) - 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.
- [General Guide to Appointing a Managing Agent](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/12/general-guide-to-appointing-a-managing-agent/) - 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 leaseholders and ensure that unbiased decisions are made going into the future. What Does a Managing Agent Do? A managing agent in the
- [Handling the Non-Payment of Service Charges](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/01/handling-the-non-payment-of-service-charges/) - Several issues can become grounds for contention between landlords and leaseholders – particularly regarding service charges and ground rents.
- [Asbestos Duty to Manage](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/03/asbestos-duty-to-manage/) - 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 Contractors, Tenants and Property Managers) are not exposed to it during their everyday working activities.
- [A quick guide to lease extensions](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/12/a-quick-guide-to-lease-extensions/) - 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 number of years to that property. Leases are usually created for a number of years such as 99 years, 999 years or 125 years. As leases get closer to their expiry date, the owner ( leaseholder) should consider whether they wish to extend this lease to retain their possession of the property. As the lease term decreases, the value of the property also decreases and the cost of increasing the lease length increases. Also mortgage lenders invariably have criteria where they insist on a certain minimum number of years left on the lease.
- [Free Development Assessment](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/01/free-development-assessment/) - 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 management can create for Directors of developments.
- [Right of First Refusal](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/01/right-of-first-refusal/) - 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.
- [Health and safety in block management](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/07/health-and-safety-in-block-management/) - Horizon take the Health and Safety of individuals with the utmost seriousness.
- [Residential Management Guide To Lifts](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/02/residential-management-guide-to-lifts/) - 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 failure, resulting in a lift being out of service for a prolonged period. A controller failure can leave a lift out of service from
- [Water Leak Advice for Flats](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/03/water-leak-advice/) - 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 who should pay. Preventing Water Leaks in Flats Bathrooms & Toilets Check the condition of all your seals. These are the white
- [Our Guide To Listed Buildings](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/04/our-guide-to-listed-buildings/) - 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 often the age and uniqueness of the building that determines its listed status. Why are buildings listed? Buildings are listed to ensure that their “special interest”
- [Our Top Tips on Energy, Waste and Usage](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/03/our-top-tips-on-energy-waste-and-usage/) - 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 collectively make a very positive impact on the planet. We want to do our part and by implementing these tips, we believe together
- [Reinstatement Cost Assessment](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/02/reinstatement-cost-assessment/) - 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 would be leaving yourself exposed to potential costs in the event of a claim – or if you are over-insured you
- [What Are The Responsibilities Of A Block Manager?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/06/what-are-the-responsibilities-of-a-block-manager/) - 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, collecting service charges, looking after the communal areas, and a number of important legal responsibilities.
- [Residential Property Management Myths](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/11/residential-property-management-myths/) - 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 you pay for. If you want cheap service, then expect poor quality service as well. The truth is that there are many different types of
- [Legionella Disease A Block Management Guide](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/10/legionella-disease-a-block-management-guide/) - 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)
- [The Five Core Skills of an Effective Block Manager](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/01/the-five-core-skills-of-an-effective-block-manager/) - The property market is constantly changing and evolving, so getting a handle on block management can be rather difficult.
- [Service Charge Rights for Leaseholders: An Overview](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/02/service-charge-rights-for-leaseholders-an-overview/) - 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 areas. These rights are designed to ensure that leaseholders are charged fairly and that the charges are reasonable. Leaseholder Key Rights to Service Charges:
- [Our Guide to Being a Leaseholder](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/02/our-guide-to-being-a-leaseholder/) - 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 dwellings in England in 2019-20, moving into a leasehold flat or house for the first time can have its surprises.
- [Listed buildings what you need to know](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/04/listed-buildings-what-you-need-to-know/) - 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 often the age and uniqueness of the building that determines its listed status.
- [Energy and cost saving tips](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/05/energy-and-cost-saving-tips/) - 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 often the age and uniqueness of the building that determines its listed status.
- [Our guide to Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/06/our-guide-to-leasehold-reform-ground-rent-act-2022/) - 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 received Royal assent on Tuesday 8 February 2022 and is now law.
- [A Guide to Block Management](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/01/a-guide-to-block-management/) - We love block management and want to share some handy tips....
- [Lightning Protection](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/01/lightning-protection/) - 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, with 5-10% of those resulting in a fatality. Lightning strikes pose significant dangers to buildings and their contents too such
- [What To Consider When Selling Your Apartment](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/01/what-to-consider-when-selling-your-apartment/) - 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 important documents you will require (and should already have) is a copy of your lease. Your managing
- [Fire Safety for Flats](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/02/fire-safety-for-flats/) - 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 regarding this vital matter. And every resident should know what to do in case of a fire. This document provides general guidance, so residents can help by doing
- [Fire Doors](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/06/fire-doors/) - 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 on the fire risk and health and safety of any common areas. An action point from the assessment we had
- [Building Safety Bill Receives Royal Assent Becoming Law](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/05/building-safety-bill-receives-royal-assent-becoming-law/) - 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 Secretary Robert Jenrick
- [Our Guide to Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/06/our-guide-to-fire-risk-assessments-fra/) - 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.
- [Leaseholder Meeting - Tuesday 28th June 2022](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/06/leaseholder-meeting-tuesday-28th-june-2022/) - 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 and Katie Pickard – Finance Director Leaseholders: Stuart Tranter Peter and Jean Cosgrove Jo Garner Michelle Murphy Carol Miller Rob Harwood Sonia Barr Vicky Duffy Polina Reid Chris
- [Intercom Issues - Block C](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/07/intercom-issues-block-c/) - 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 attend to assess the issue and they have informed us that a new keypad module is required. We have
- [The Difference Between Asset Management & Property Management](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/10/the-difference-between-asset-management-property-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 rent collection. Asset Management is the company that handles the development, business aspects, and management of a portfolio of properties. Asset Management vs Property Management The Approach When
- [Electrical Safety (EICR) in Communal Residential Areas](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/11/electrical-safety-eicr-in-communal-residential-areas/) - 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 companies or resident associations, and property managers must ensure the community estate's electrical installation is safe. 1. Communal Awareness Tenants and leaseholders should be aware of
- [Managing the Risk of Asbestos in Your Building](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/12/managing-the-risk-of-asbestos-in-your-building/) - 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 irradicated in the UK.
- [A Quick Guide to Fire Risk Assessments](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/12/a-quick-guide-to-fire-risk-assessment/) - 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.
- [What is the Difference Between Block Management and Property Management?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/01/what-is-the-difference-between-block-management-and-property-management/) - 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 management” - are just various ways of referring to the same thing. But that’s not always the case.
- [The Fire Safety Act 2021 & The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 Everything you need to know](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/01/the-fire-safety-act-2021-the-fire-safety-england-regulations-2022-everything-you-need-to-know/) - 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 Regulations are being introduced under Article 24 of the Fire Safety Order 2005.
- [5 Things Owners Should Know to Successfully Manage Their Property](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/02/5-things-owners-should-know-to-successfully-manage-their-property/) - 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 for repairs or improvements to be made? What are you liable for if things don’t go according to plan?
- [What is a Block Management Company?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/02/what-is-a-block-management-company/) - 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 appointed by the freeholder and are accountable for the building's overall maintenance and management. Block management companies can perform various tasks, from financial management to property maintenance,
- [Reinstatement Cost Assessments: Your Questions Answered](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/03/reinstatement-cost-assessments-your-questions-answered/) - 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 hats. But one consideration that may often go unnoticed is the importance of Reinstatement Cost Assessments. In this post, we take a deep dive into Reinstatement Cost Assessments, answering all the most important questions, from what they are to how they work for different property types.
- [Who can Service a Fire Extinguisher?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/03/who-can-service-a-fire-extinguisher/) - 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 extinguisher’s maintenance could result in a disaster.
- [Fire Risk Assessments - What is the law?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/09/fire-risk-assessments-what-is-the-law/) - 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 of assessments will be required. If your building has more than 5 regular occupants, the Fire Risk Assessment must be in writing.
- [How Often Should a Fire Extinguisher be Serviced?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/03/how-often-should-a-fire-extinguisher-be-serviced/) - 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.
- [Chasing of service charges and solicitor action procedure](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/06/chasing-of-service-charges-and-solicitor-action-procedure/) - 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 software, Xero, will show when the Service Charge demand was issued, when it was due for payment, how long overdue the amount is, and the amount that is payable. Xero will send 2 automatic reminders, if nothing is received at this time, either payment or contact, the Leaseholder is then to be contacted by a phone call to see why payment has not been made and kindly asked to bring the account up to date. If no answer, another reminder email is sent and a further call 2 days later. If no contact or payment is made after 4 weeks, a final reminder will be sent out.
- [3 Ways to extend a lease](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/07/3-ways-to-extend-a-lease/) - 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 ongoing ground rent requirement. Here's a quick guide to those options.
- [Fire safety advice for residents](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/07/fire-safety-advice-for-residents/) - The best way to protect your home and household from fire is by fitting approved smoke alarms and testing these regularly.
- [A quick guide to condensation](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/09/a-quick-guide-to-condensation/) - Whether you reside in a historic building or a modern new build apartment, dealing with condensation can be a frustrating challenge.
- [What is a Lease?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2019/06/what-is-a-lease/) - Whenever the interest of land or property is up for exchange....
- [Why We Need Leases](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2019/06/why-we-need-leases/) - Want to know more about leases? ....
- [Why Does a Building Need to be Managed?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/02/why-does-a-building-need-to-be-managed/) - A solid, legally-binding lease is essential, but a good building management company is the key to making sure the obligations in the lease are kept.
- [What is a Certificate of Compliance?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/01/what-is-a-certificate-of-compliance/) - During the course of the conveyancing process your solicitor may have discovered a restriction on the title to the flat in favour of the landlord or the residential management company that would prevent you being registered as the new proprietor or owner unless the land registry is provided with a certificate of compliance. A certificate
- [What is Enfranchisement and Collective Enfranchisement?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/01/what-is-enfranchisement-and-collective-enfranchisement/) - Both these terms refer to legal rights provided to all leaseholders under the Landlord and Tenant law, which must be upheld by freeholders. In return, freeholders are entitled to receive a premium as compensation for their financial loss. Enfranchisement What is enfranchisement? Enfranchisement refers to a transaction in which a leaseholder purchases the freehold of
- [What is Ground Rent & Why Should I Pay It?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/02/what-is-ground-rent-and-why-should-i-pay-it/) - If you buy a leasehold property, you normally have to pay the freeholder “ground rent” as the freeholder is leasing you the land that the house is stood on. This is because as a leaseholder, you don’t own the bricks and mortar of the property, nor do you own the land on which it is
- [What To Consider When Buying a Leasehold Property](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/03/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-leasehold-property/) - With a leasehold, you own the property (subject to the terms of the leasehold) for the length of your lease agreement with the landlord. When the lease ends, ownership returns to the landlord, unless you can extend the lease. You won't technically own the property outright, the landlord will continue to own the property and the
- [Condensation And How To Beat It](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/10/condensation-and-how-to-beat-it/) - ‘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.
- [How Can You Change Your Block Management Company?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/12/how-can-you-change-your-block-management-company/) - 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.
- [What is ‘Marriage Value’ in Property Valuation?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/02/what-is-marriage-value-in-property-valuation/) - 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 difference between a leasehold property’s value before and after the 80-year lease is extended. In other words, the Marriage Value of a property reflects the extra market value of a leasehold property once the lease has been extended.
- [What You Should Know About Electric Vehicle Charging Stations](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/03/what-you-should-know-about-electric-vehicle-charging-stations/) - 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, many of us are looking for a greener alternative for our everyday travel needs.
- [How to Cut Energy Costs](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/09/how-to-cut-energy-costs/) - 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.
- [10 Things To Understand About Owning A Leasehold Flat](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/09/10-things-to-understand-about-owning-a-leasehold-flat/) - 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 buying a lease, which entitles you to use the flat, for an awfully long time.
- [Is terrorism insurance really required?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/12/is-terrorism-insurance-really-required/) - 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 ‘critical’ since August 2014, with the capital and provincial cities being considered at the highest risk.
- [RE-INSTATEMENT COST ASSESSMENTS WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT?](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2024/02/re-instatement-cost-assessments-why-are-they-so-important/) - 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 policy is essential, as is keeping it maintained. The only way to be sure of an accurate sum insured is to instruct an RICS compliant Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) in the first instance and then review this figure annually until a “major review and reassessment” is required, usually three years after the initial RCA.
- [Understanding the Right to Manage (RTM)](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/01/understanding-the-right-to-manage-rtm/) - 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 or development from the landlord or managing agent. It will enable leaseholders to make decisions about the maintenance, repair, and management of their building,
- [A Guide to Buying Your Freehold](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2023/01/leaseholder-a-guide-to-buying-your-freehold/) - 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.
- [New Front Entrance Doors](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/11/new-front-entrance-doors/) - 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. Currently all 3 blocks have UPVC entrance doors which we believe date back to the development of Bridgefield
- [Super-Fast Fibre Optic Broadband](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/11/super-fast-fibre-optic-broadband/) - 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 to achieve this, we have given permission for Kelly Group to access the blocks to install new cables to support the
- [Loss of Water](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/08/loss-of-water/) - 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 therefore instructed an engineer to attend this morning as soon as possible to try and rectify the problem.
- [Balcony Doors](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/07/balcony-doors/) - 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 and so we are happy to coordinate placing an order with a local supplier who has already successfully replaced
- [Emergency Light Repairs](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2022/05/emergency-light-repairs/) - You may have noticed an electrician on site over the last few days - he has been completing emergency light repairs.
- [Smart Meter Installation](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/2021/08/smart-meter-installation/) - We have arranged for a smart meter to be installed on the communal electricity supply in each of the electricity meter rooms at Fairway View. This will ensure that the utility supplier is getting an accurate reading ensuring that the block is paying the correct amount for the communal electricity. These smart meters will be

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- [Section 20 Guide](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/guides/section-20-guide/) - What is a Section 20 Notice? The term ‘Section 20 Notice’ is in reference to Section 20 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 (as amended by the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002). It sets out a three-stage consultation procedure with which to follow when carrying out qualifying works to a building or development
- [LPE1 and LPE2 forms for Leasehold Sales](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/guides/lpe1-and-lpe2-forms-for-leasehold-sales/) - When a leasehold property is being sold, conveyancing solicitors for the buyer will need to undertake a range of investigations/searches on the property. Primarily, these will ensure that there are no major problems with the property. For a leasehold property, there are details that the new owner will need to be aware of which is
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- [Right to Manage Guide](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/guides/right-to-manage-guide/) - Guide on The Right to Manage The Right to Manage (RTM) was introduced by the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Act 2002. It gives Leaseholders the right to take over the management of their block from their Freeholder. Having the Right to Manage means that the Leaseholders can force the Landlord to give them the collective power to
- [Reserve Fund Guide](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/guides/reserve-fund-guide/) - WHAT IS A RESERVE FUND A reserve fund is a fund held by the Freeholder or Managing Agent on behalf of the Leaseholders and is set aside to cover the cost of major works or cyclical maintenance projects and improvements expected in the foreseeable future, usually a period of 10-20 years. The reserve fund pays
- [Leaseholder Handbook](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/guides/leaseholder-handbook/) - Horizon Management are the Managing Agent for your development. We have been instructed by either the Freeholder or Resident Management Company, referred to within your lease, to provide various services and to manage the development. Our aim is always to ensure that the building, and any grounds, are well managed to help protect the value of

## Team Members

- [Nathan Humphreys](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/team/nathan-humphreys/) - With a steadfast dedication to the block management industry since 2009, Nathan has honed his craft with several distinguished managing agents and Chartered Surveyors. In 2015, he ascended to the role of Head of Commercial & Residential Management within a multidisciplinary practice. His extensive tenure spans the realms of AST management, facilities management, commercial management,
- [Katie Pickard](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/team/katie-pickard/) - Katie’s journey to Horizon in 2020 reflects a rich tapestry of experience, beginning in the corporate realm as an Aldi Area Manager before transitioning to the dynamic world of estate agency in London. Her quest for precision and her passion for numbers led her to excel in accountancy positions, ultimately culminating in her pivotal role
- [Chris Browne](https://horizonmanagement.co.uk/team/chris-browne/) - After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Chris embarked on a dynamic career journey, first serving as a Royal Marine Officer before transitioning to a Captain in the Rifles. However, his thirst for knowledge led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Building Surveying accredited by RICS, marking a pivotal moment in his professional trajectory.

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