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Take control of your own building for best value services

Take control of your own building for best value services

The Ringley Group have recently produced a market research report into the ownership, services, management and running costs of apartment buildings in London.

Wednesday, 21st March 2012 Read more
 

Upgrading broadband as part of major works project

Upgrading broadband as part of major works project

It’s understandable why the phrase “major works” can strike fear into the heart of the most experienced property manager. But when there is work to be done the best approach is to think about how you can use this opportunity to install other services in order to plan for the future and maximise the return on the disruption.

Wednesday, 21st March 2012 Read more
 

Case Study : Major Works Restore Block To Art Deco Elegance

Case Study : Major Works Restore Block To Art Deco Elegance

Nell Gwynn house is a classically designed 1930’s Art-Deco Style 10-Storey block of 430 apartments located in the heart of Chelsea. Over two summers, a potentially highly disruptive major works project was undertaken.

Wednesday, 21st March 2012 Read more
 

Laying down the law on wooden floors

Unfortunately, many leaseholders undertake works within their flat which are often in breach of the terms of their leases.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

How major works costs split block

Frognal estate comprises five blocks totalling 54 flats.

Tuesday, 17th January 2012 Read more
 

Don’t fall foul of your company’s constitution

Helen Christie explains the importance of reading the Memorandum & Articles of Association.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Dysfunctional Residents Associations

Dysfunctional Residents Associations

Helen Christie explains how and why recognition of a residents association can be withdrawn.

Tuesday, 10th May 2011 Read more
 

Cleaning in blocks of flats

Resident expectations from an ideal cleaning company in a less than ideal world.

Thursday, 21st May 2009 Read more
 

Is your residents association formally recognised?

To be effective, a residents’ association should be formally recognised particularly as legislation confers on recognised associations additional powers and rights.

Tuesday, 24th February 2009 Read more
 

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Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012 - Finalists Announced!

The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Find out who has made the list of finalists.

Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012

The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Book your tickets for this years event here.

Engage Annual Conference

The Engage 5th Annual conference will take place at the BT Convention Centre, Kings Dock Liverpool Waterfront on 26th May 2012. A conference for all residents in the City Centre and Waterfront. 

 

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Insurance Feature 2012 -

 

Your essential guide to block insurance.  Some of this features articles include: 

 

  • Getting the best from your insurance broker 
  • How to deal with claims effectively 
  • 8 ways to spot under insurance in your blocks of flats 

Enfranchisement Feature 2012 - £0.00

 

Your essential guide to buying your freehold or extending your lease. Some of the articles in this feature include:

  • Alex Greenslade explains why now is the time to check the length of your lease 
  • Yashmin Mistry considers whether preliminary investigations are worthwhile in enfranchisement cases 
  • Should I be offered the right to buy the freehold of my building?

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