With the advent of King Charles’ first speech, changes are underway to ensure a fairer system for those living within a leasehold property.
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With Christmas soon upon us and 2023 rapidly disappearing, we have been asked for our predictions for 2024 for this month’s article in Flat Living magazine. However, before we do so, it is useful to reflect on 2023 and the challenges/successes faced by the lift industry.
The Flat Living Magazine theme for November reminded us of a survey we undertook some time ago, where the importance of an individual’s attitude to maintenance was starkly drawn into context.
Lifts are an essential part of many residential blocks, providing access to upper floors for residents of all ages and abilities. However, lifts can also be a source of complaints and disputes, particularly when they are not properly maintained. Some of the most common complaints about lifts include: In addition…
Written by Gareth Lomax – Director of Ardent Lift Consultancy Further to our previous articles on major works, most notably the South London project we oversaw in 2022-23 (Flat Living article, Ardent Case Study), we wanted to identify the other end of the spectrum in terms of project size and…
When looking at buying your Freehold, the building lift is probably not on your list of concerns, but it needs to be considered.
The thrill of getting a new client is always rewarding, and building on the initial introduction to our business is a priority for the team.
Whether you are a member of or deal with a Residents’ Management Company or Right To Manage company, there will be a point in the lifespan of your lift where planned major works will need to be undertaken to prevent a significant breakdown causing a prolonged period of lift outage.
Every property in the UK that has a lift has a responsibility to ensure that the lift is maintained and safe for continued use.
The requirements for Firefighting and Evacuation lifts and an overview of operational functions when being used in an emergency situation.