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Brady Solicitors produce Advice Guide for Managing Agents in COVID-19

Property Management experts Brady Solicitors have prepared a free advice guide and set of ready-to-use letters and templates to assist with your leaseholder and customer  communications during the coronavirus pandemic. The updated Managing Agent Guide contains practical advice to help you manage cash flow and ensure block management processes and client relationships remain as close as possible to “business as usual” in the changing and unprecedented world of Spring 2020. The guide will help Property Man

Launch of free COVID-19 information centre and employment law hub

As a business, you are likely to be facing a number of challenges as a result of either the COVID-19 coronavirus itself or the preventative measures brought in to control it. In an effort to support our clients and prospective clients, we are pleased to launch our free COVID-19 Information Centre, which can be found here.  Here, you can find all of the relevant information, guidance and resources available on this fast-moving subject matter, including: - - Risk alerts – giving you up-to-date information a

How to prepare effectively for mediation

One of the most important things is to prepare properly, however bear in mind you are not preparing for a trial. Preparing effectively for a mediation is completely different.  It involves a great deal of thought and honesty, a suspension of normal hostilities and a different mind-set.  Documents Usually parties agree the contents of a bundle to go to the mediator. Your mediator only needs to see the key documents. A summary of the background to the dispute and of the factual and legal points in issue can

Government proposals to prevent evictions - update

In my previous article, I talked about the possible ways in which the government might prevent landlords from obtaining possession from existing tenants of residential property during the coronavirus lockdown period and the way the law might be changed. The government has now provided amendments to existing legislation in the Coronavirus Act 2020 ("the Act"), section 81. This provides for schedule 29 to have effect and effectively extends notices to be given to obtain possession of various tenancies (assu

COVID-19: How we're helping

Self-isolation ARMA distributed to its members some helpful Covid-19 guidance during the week commencing 16 March, reinforcing government advice such as this.  ARMA’s recommendation to its members is that each block of flats has a plan of action for recording the presence of self-isolating residents. As a result, we have created a bespoke Dwellant process to use for individual blocks or larger developments. It’s available to all Dwellant users.  Our Covid-19 process is designed for use by: - self-isolatin

First Tier Tribunal: New Emergency Practice Directions and Guidance amid the Coronavirus outbreak

PM Legal Partner Cassandra Zanelli outlines the new Practice Directions and Guidance put in place for cases in the First Tier Tribunal (and Upper Tribunal) as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.  In light of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the way in which we live and work has changed significantly and, with those changes, the justice system is adapting too.  The Senior President of Tribunals has issued two Practice Directions that will apply in First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribuna

COVID-19: Insolvency, Wrongful Trading and AGM’s

As previously reported, the Insolvency Service and UK Government were considering urgent changes to insolvency laws due to the impact of coronavirus to prevent companies unable to meet debts from being forced into liquidation as well as the associated consequences this might have for their Directors. ANNOUNCEMENT ON INSOLVENCY MEASURES:  On Saturday 28 March 2020, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Right Honourable Alok Sharma MP announced a series of new measures to

COVID-19: Insolvency and Support for Businesses

At JPC we know that the COVID-19 outbreak is already having an enormous impact on businesses and commerce. Organisations are being forced to take drastic action and make difficult decisions quickly, with Government and WHO’s guidance changing on a daily basis. Cash flow is a major concern for businesses right now, who may fear that the onset of insolvency is inevitable during these uncertain and testing times. We have therefore produced a list of key points below which may be useful to business owners in

Q&A - Advice for property managers during Covid 19

QUESTION  I am enquiring to see if you know of any written protocols/advice from any source which helps block managers apply the coronavirus rules to those that live in flats. Most folk here adhere to the general advice when it comes to ‘staying put’ but the block as a whole is vulnerable as residents are ‘buzzing’ in those that don’t permanently live here – deliveries/relatives/tradesmen etc. ANSWER Thank you for your email enquiry.  As far as we understand things (although at present many things are

Implications & Considerations for Managing Property During the Crisis

With the continuing escalation of COVID-19 and the announcement on Sunday (29th March) that the current levels of disruption may endure for up to 6 months, there is little doubt that society is learning to adapt to a new paradigm around the way we live, work and interact. Across the country, businesses of all complexions are seeking further clarity and reassurance from the government on the level of support they will receive and guidance on the operational parameters we must collectively adhere to. With t

New customer portal gives Principle leading edge in technology for clients

Principle Estate Management has launched a customer portal to speed up its communications and services by giving clients direct access to their up-to-date accounts. The new portal uses the latest technology for customers to see detailed account histories, statements, invoices and other useful documents, allowing them to pay any outstanding balances online by card. The portal, which is hosted by Principle’s MRI property management software, also notifies customers of important information relating to their

Block Management UK Ltd expands amidst a challenging environment

In a show of confidence at this uncertain time within the property management industry, Block Management UK Ltd has expanded its team with the addition of a highly experienced new business development professional. Block Management UK Ltd announces the appointment of our latest member of staff, business Development Executive, Richard Andrews.  Richard joined the property industry in 2004 and brings a vast knowledge of the leasehold and estate management sector.  He understands the needs and requirem

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