If you and your fellow leaseholders have decided to take the plunge and collectively purchase the freehold of your building, your first question will likely be “how much will this cost?”. It’s a fair question, but not an easy one to answer. Ultimately, the advice is to seek professional guidance…
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In this article, we will explore some of the best practices that RMC’s can adopt to engage with external service providers more effectively.
Darren Bagnall discusses the steps that RMCs must take to ensure that all premises, machinery and equipment are maintained.
With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis affecting us all, Leaseholders are facing an additional drain on their finances. Service Charge demands will have been rising for most since the beginning of last year due to a multitude of economic and political issues. Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine,…
For resident leaseholders in a block of flats, the lifts in the building can hold varying importance. For some, they’re a welcome convenience. For others, a lifeline. For everyone using a lift, a lot of trust is placed in the managers of the block of flats.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry found that the fire doors in the building didn’t work. This was due to disrepair or damage. The Phase 1 report noted that “Fire doors play an essential role in preventing or inhibiting the spread of smoke and toxic gases and in preserving the effective compartmentation…
As many of us make our way across the country to join family and friends this festive season, thousands of homes will be left unattended. While the risk remains low, this does leave them open to fires, burst pipes and burglary.
Luckily there are many easy steps you can take before heading out the door that will reduce your risk and give you greater peace of mind; allowing you to focus on the task of celebrating and making happy memories.
Halloween is done and Christmas is on the horizon. Millions of us will soon be digging out the box of decorations in the attic, or heading to the shops to pick out a whole new theme for this year’s tree. Decorating your home is exciting, but safety needs to remain…
The Block in a Box team reminds you of your responsibilities under Health and Safety law following recent tower block fires.
It’s your responsibility to choose an accurate, full coverage policy that will pay out correctly should the worst happen.