In this article we provide an overview of some of the key points to consider from the BSA in relation to service charge recovery and, specifically, when service charge is not payable due to the BSA.
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Thermal Imaging has many applications in the property sector, including heat loss, moisture detection and electrical inspection. It provides a quick, non-intrusive solution for problems that involve heat generation and transfer.
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.
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.
With policy renewal season just round the corner, we thought a reminder of the factors that influence your insurance premiums may be a good idea.
With a squeeze on budgets and the need to keep service charges to a minimum for struggling residents, property managers may well be considering their options for reducing this large expense.
Read on to find out how you can make sure you’re not paying over the odds, without underinsuring the building and putting anyone at risk.
Christmas is a wonderful time of year for millions of families, but safety must stay front of mind when decorating your home.
Christmas trees, lights and extensions leads can all pose serious risks if not handled correctly.
Here we’ll be outlining some of the danger points and reminding our readers of the easy ways you can reduce the risk to your residents and staff this year.
If you’re a long-leaseholder, it is important to understand what your lease terms mean.
This article highlights the top 7 Things Find When You Read Your Lease – and why those things are important to understand. By understanding your lease, you can help to make sure that your leaseholder experience is a positive one.
Uk’s Leading Property Manager Joins Race to Zero with New Environmental strategy partnership
The cost-of-living crisis is affecting us all, but some of those hardest hit will be the younger generations and those trying to move house in the current climate.
We all know about the usual policies needed to protect your block: Buildings Insurance, Directors and Officers Liability (if you’re an RMC) and specialist cover for features such as lifts and swimming pools etc. But have you protected your building and it’s residents against the unexpected?
Here’s we’ll detail the London Flats Insurance policies that are too often left on the “it’ll probably never happen” pile, which can sometimes lead to huge financial outlays when these rare incidents do occur.