Managing a residential block brings with it a unique set of challenges. One that is sometimes underestimated is the importance of great communication- with residents, contractors, landlords and managing agents alike. Effective communication doesn’t always come naturally to Directors, who may not have handled a property before and aren’t used…
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How Manage Your Block can help you maintain your block, while also helping you to keep on top of your duties as a sole director.
Well planned and executed maintenance is the bedrock of property management. It leads to greater control over service charges, reduced likelihood of serious maintenance issues arising and a greater sense of value for your leaseholders. Obviously, the upkeep of your block is a legal and statutory requirement, but preventing problems…
Manage Your Block features can be utilised to make sure you’re meeting your responsibilities when it comes to communal areas and facilities.
How to approach arrears with your leaseholders to keep cash flow moving to ensure your budget and maintenance plan can be relied on.
One of the major perks of utilising Manage Your Block’s software is being able to organise and safely store your documentation. This includes leases, policies, procedures, inspection reports, insurance policies, works orders, receipts, invoices, service charge demands- the list goes on.
As the New Year approaches, now could be a great time to get on top of your paperwork so you’re ready to hit the ground running in January. Head into 2023 with organised, up to date records and a diary full of useful reminders so you don’t get caught out- here’s a checklist to help.
We’ve been working hard here at Manage Your Block to update our website and improve the information available to new customers.
We hope you enjoy the new website design and find it easier to locate the information you need. Here are some of the key updates:
Picture the scene…
You’re the Director of an RMC and today is not a good day. The building’s been flooded which has caused water damage to multiple flats, issues with access for the whole building and no one has electricity, heating or water.
Service charges are paid by all leaseholders within a residential block to contribute towards the upkeep and management of the building.
If your block is managed by an RMC, it’s good to know what needs to be reported to the director or a board member and, most importantly, when.