If you’re unhappy with the way your block is currently being managed, feel service standards could be improved, or believe costs should be lower or better controlled, then it may be time for you to exercise your Right to Manage (RTM), to give you and your neighbours a voice in the key decisions that govern your block now and into the future.
It is important from the outset to identify the complexities that could result in overwhelm, issues, unnecessary costs and unexpected delays. But with our team by your side – helping you to determine RTM eligibility, handling all relevant legal matters, managing the technicalities, coordinating with the freeholder, and so on – you’ll have the experienced professionals needed to guide you through every stage of the process so you can have control with fewer complications.
Our approach is distinctly thorough, professional, and shaped by years of experience guiding leaseholders just like you through the RTM process.
We’ve optimised and streamlined each stage, wherever possible, to ensure a smoother, swifter and more efficient experience for all concerned. Throughout, we maintain complete transparency and keep you informed and involved, ensuring that you’re never left in the dark and always feel supported in your decisions.
The first step is to evaluate whether your block meets the strict qualifying criteria for RTM – in structure, scale, lease, and use. This will include a review of all relevant documents and a site visit to ensure all requirements are in place. Not completing this stage with meticulous attention to detail could result in increased costs and delays
Next, we’ll help you establish a Right to Manage Company to take responsibility for the block, which all leaseholders (including the freeholder) have an option to join. We’ll help you prepare membership forms, register members, and appoint directors. And our team can also serve as interim Company Secretary to handle all administrative duties.
We ensure all statutory notices are served correctly to avoid potential delays and challenges. The first is to the leaseholders to determine who among them wish to be part of the new company, and the second is the Notice of Claim to the freeholder. After this we’ll continue to manage the process and keep everyone informed of progress.
Once your RTM application has been approved, you and your co-directors will assume responsibility for the block. We will coordinate with your freeholder and any outgoing managing agent to ensure a seamless handover process. Our focus here is on minimising the disruption that can often come with a change of management.
RTM directors are rarely fully prepared for the level of commitment in time and responsibility involved in managing their own block. We are here to ease that burden, offering as much support and guidance as needed in these early days to help you to transition into the sort of owner managed entity you aspire to become.
If you wish for that support and guidance to continue we can of course take full responsibility for all your day-to-day block management duties – ensuring continued legal compliance and the smooth operation of your building under the direction of your RTM. Our team are always here for your block community’s peace of mind.
Choosing the right partner to guide you through the RTM process is a critical decision. To help you make the best choice for your block, we’ve gathered some of the key reasons our clients have shared with us about why they chose to work with Horizon Management:
Regulated by The Property Institute (formally ARMA). As members of this professional body, we are held to the highest standards for service and ethics; we’re expected to follow a strict code of conduct and operate to best practices throughout our property management services.
Simplified and Streamlined. The knowledge and experience we have gained in RTM over the years has enabled us to refine our processes, to simplify them and ensure outcomes are more predictable for our clients. We are also completely transparent about the way we work, and happy to share how we can support you in your RTM journey.
Comprehensive RTM Consultancy. Our team have decades of experience between them, so we are perfectly placed to offer a complete, end-to-end, Right to Manage service, from discussions around the pros and cons of such a decision to the handover process and beyond.
Ongoing Partnership. As block management specialists, we have the capacity to seamlessly transition from RTM consultancy to full The Property Institute (TPI) regulated property management services. So, once you have assumed responsibility for your block, we’re ready to partner with you to ensure that the highest standards in block management are maintained while easing the demands on you and your neighbours.
Contact our team today on 0300 030 1035 or email hello@horizonmanagement.co.uk to ask questions, discover how we can help, or to schedule a meeting to start your RTM journey with confidence.
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