We can help coordinate fire safety requirements and arrange appropriate assessments and remedial works where necessary. The exact requirements will depend on the building and its circumstances.

Health and safety is an important part of responsible building management. We can help clients identify and address relevant issues and coordinate appropriate contractors or specialists where required.

Where significant works are required, we can help coordinate the process from obtaining quotations and appointing contractors through to managing communication and overseeing the works.

Where applicable, the appropriate legal consultation process, including Section 20 consultation, will need to be followed.

Buildings insurance can form part of a block management service, including administration and communication with insurers. The precise arrangements will depend on the building and the client’s requirements.

A service charge is a contribution paid by leaseholders towards the costs of managing and maintaining the communal parts of a building.

Depending on the property, this might contribute towards cleaning, repairs, maintenance, buildings insurance, communal utilities, management costs and future works.

A reserve fund, sometimes called a sinking fund, is money set aside to help pay for larger or less frequent works in the future.

Having appropriate funds available can help a building prepare for significant expenditure such as roof works, external decoration or other major maintenance.

Unpaid service charges can affect the ability to maintain and manage a building. We can monitor accounts, communicate with leaseholders about outstanding payments and assist with the appropriate arrears management process.

Where applicable, we can help resident management companies meet their statutory responsibilities, including filing dormant company accounts and confirmation statements with Companies House.

Yes. Residents should have a clear way of raising maintenance issues and other management queries, with communication handled professionally and efficiently.

This will depend on the needs of the building. Routine communication, updates about maintenance and information about planned works can all be managed as appropriate.

Yes. We can receive and respond to management-related concerns and work towards resolving issues fairly and professionally.

Yes. Block management isn’t only for large developments. Smaller blocks can also benefit from having a professional point of contact and a structured approach to maintenance, finances and compliance.

Yes. If you’re considering changing managing agents, we can discuss your existing arrangements and explain how we could manage the transition.

The cost of block management varies depending on the size and complexity of the building, the number of units and the services required. We can discuss your requirements and provide a tailored quotation.

The ability to appoint or change a managing agent depends on the ownership structure and the terms of the leases. Resident Management Companies and Right to Manage companies may have specific rights and responsibilities in relation to management.

Section 20 consultation is a legal process that may be required where a landlord intends to carry out qualifying works or enter into certain long-term agreements and the costs will be recovered through service charges.

This depends on the management agreement. Services may include financial administration, maintenance coordination, inspections, contractor management, resident communication and compliance support.