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Disputes

No! You Show Me Yours!

Lee Stafford, Partner at Bishop & Sewell, talks us through the sticky area of service charge disputes. Service charges remain a common area... more »

The Property Ombudsman - Complaint relating to parking and outdoor space

The Property Ombudsman helps to resolve complaints between consumers and property agents when things go wrong. In this article they take a look... more »

Get out of my (right of) WAY!

How to get the best from your managing agent

How can we build a healthy community?

Forfeiture: Leasehold Unfairness?

Communal Facilities

Lifts - What Are The Benefits or Pitfalls of Future Action (or Inaction)?

Gareth Lomax, Director at Ardent Lift Consultancy, tries to answer a question they hear all the time- how much longer will our lift last? Hollywood... more »

Common Questions About Electric Gates

Sean Cassidy, Managing Director at Future Security, gives us the answers to some of the common questions his team receive re the maintenance... more »

Throw Some Light On The Subject!

1930s Lift Restored to Former Glory!

Management of Estates & Outdoor Common Areas Where RTM Companies Are Involved

Residential Leasehold - Parking Cuckoos

Lease

Why Do I Need a Reinstatement Cost Assessment For My Flats?

Lorna Harrington, Director at Barrett, Corp & Harrington, answers one of the most commonly asked questions for the BCH team. We are often... more »

The Importance of Team Communication

Mark Briggs, Director at Barrett Corp Harrington, tells us why while great customer service is vital, team communication is paramount. At BCH,... more »

Property Alterations - Licence to Alter and the associated legal considerations

Extending your lease - 12 good rules

The dangers of varying the insurance covenant in a lease extension

The importance of making sure that you get the lease terms right

Case Law

Will It Get Cheaper For Leaseholders To Buy Freehold Or Extend Leases In The Future?

Laura Severn, Director at LMP Law, answers one of the questions she hears time after time. Last year I was tasked with predicting the future... more »

Lights, Lifts & Gates Whose Responsibility?

Laura Severn, Director at LMP Law, looks at the division of responsibility when it comes to the maintenance of lighting, lifts and gates. When... more »

Is There a Formula For Customer Service & Client Retention?

RTM Company Succeeds In First-Tier Tribunal Claim

Fitness for Habitation - A Short Guide

Please respect our neighbour's privacy - the Tate Modern case

Twitter

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News

1st October 2020

Specialist Law Firm, JB Leitch, Receives Higher Status in the New Legal 500 Rankings for 2021

The Legal 500, widely acknowledged as the world’s largest independent legal referral guide, has published it's rankings for 2021. Based on a broad... more »

30th August 2020

Cardinus and FR Consultants Join Forces in New Alliance to Make Britains Buildings Safer

Leading risk management specialists Cardinus Risk Management have formed an alliance with UK’s top façade risk advisors FR Consultants to... more »

ForHousing Becomes First Social Landlord in the Country to Upgrade All of its High-Rise Homes to Ful

New starters and Promotions Within the Fexco Property Services Group

Glasgow Tech Firm Launches New App for Factors and Block Managers as it Celebrates 10 Years in Busin

Lifts - What Are The Benefits or Pitfalls of Future Action (or Inaction)? »

Health & Safety

What You Need to Know About Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments

Katie Mooney, Brand & Marketing Executive at 4site Consulting, answers some of the most frequently asked questions the team receive re Type... more »

Emergency Lighting - your guiding light to safety

Gregg Masters, Managing Director at 4site Consulting, answers your questions about emergency lighting, using a worst-case-scenario to bring the... more »

Customer Service and Client Satisfaction

Insurance

Storm Damage to Fences & Gates - Did You Know It's Covered By Your Flats Insurance?

Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director at Residentsline, discusses the very topical subject of insurance and storm damage. Unfortunately there will... more »

What Makes for Exceptional Customer Service & Why is it so Important?

Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses why good customer service is such an important part of her brand. Customer service... more »

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Major Works

Dont Paper Over the Cracks When it Comes to Car Parks

Residential and mixed-use developments often have underground car parks and it is important that these functional parts of the building are not... more »

Jobs

Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager Location: Central London Salary: Very Competitive Salary + Commission Structure Why should you be interested... more »

Will It Get Cheaper For Leaseholders To Buy Freehold Or Extend Leases In The Future? »