Author: Manage Your Block

Leaseholders in older properties often face issues with damp, timber decay and structural movement, all of which can lead to costly repairs.

Maximising outdoor spaces is a great way to add value to a residential block, attract new residents and boost current resident satisfaction.

For managing agents, the new laws have altered their licensing requirements, the way they charge and how they handle complaints from leaseholders.

The Leasehold Reform Act 2022 came into force in June 2022 and has been pivotal, setting the stage for a broader shift in leasehold rights and policies.

When residents choose to take control of a block of flats, it is commonly done in one of two ways: Right to Manage or Enfranchisement.

Ensuring compliance with lift insurance regulations, effective maintenance is essential to reducing breakdowns and avoiding accidents.

The overall condition of a block, along with its planned maintenance and inspection schedule, play a crucial role in determining the coverage and premium of the required buildings insurance policy.

If you receive a service charge statement that you believe to be unjust, or if you think the works you’re being charged for were not carried out to the correct standard, there are steps you can take to challenge your landlord and potentially reduce the costs.

Block-living can provide a great sense of community, but with so many people living in close proximity, emergencies can unfortunately be disastrous. Emergencies usually happen without warning. Fires, floods, power outages and natural disasters are just a few examples. In blocks of flats, the impact of such events can be…

Owning or managing a listed building involves not only the joy of preserving a piece of history but also the challenge of preventing loss and damage.