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We are delighted to announce the Finalists for the Property Management Awards 2016. These famous awards have become an important calendar event within the industry and recognise the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in the industry both at an individual and company level. The year we received the highest volume of entries EVER, demonstrating the dedication and passion (and competitive nature!) of those working in the industry. During a lengthy and in-depth process, the independent

Leading property developer Bellway has appointed SDL Bigwood to manage five housing schemes in the West Midlands. As part of the deal, SDL Bigwood, a multi-disciplined property consultancy, will work closely with Bellway to set realistic service charge budgets in order to enable the schemes to run efficiently. SDL Bigwood will also devise management strategies to comply with best practice and ensure compliance with any planning requirements.  The estate management team will lead operations at; Digby Co

QUESTION The flat I own shares the freehold with the three other flat owners in the victorian house. I recently undertook some very necessary communal repairs to stop my flat from being affected by damp. The other owners knew of the damp problems and the need for repair. they also knew that I was looking to find a builder. I eventually found one and authorised them to do the repairs without discussion with the other owners who were away or who did not want to make a decision before going away (although i

The 2017 LandAid MIPIM Tennis Classic in association with BNP Paribas Real Estate will once again take place at MIPIM, the premier real estate exhibition, on the morning of Wednesday 15th March 2017. The prestigious Cannes Tennis Club plays host and is just a few minutes from the Croisette and Palais, close to the main exhibition which makes for a fun networking event in the morning before more formal meetings later in the day. Combining top level amateur tennis with champagne, the LandAid MIPIM Tennis Cl

Realty Management are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Wiles to their South Manchester based team.  Chris specialises in the delivery of sustainable company growth and business development in the block management sector and has an enviable track record successfully positioning managing agents as prominent nationwide firms.  His appointment makes the statement that North West based Realty is planning expansion on an ambitious scale over coming years.  The company, who currently manage developme

Living in an apartment can be heavenly – but whether you are a resident or manage a block, it doesn’t have to be Halloween for you to face some pretty scary experiences. From noisy neighbours to spine-chilling service charges, you should be aware of the frightening facts that you might not expect or have overlooked at the outset.   We choose the top 20 terrifying things about living in or managing an apartment block. And if you’re planning to festoon your home with horrifying Halloween decorations, don’t

SDL Bigwood has taken over the management of a number of new prestigious apartments at one of London’s most up-market addresses. The 205 Holland Park Avenue development by Redrow is situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and offers a selection of two and three-bedroom homes, with prices up to £1.8m. With a total of 50 properties, 41 are for private ownership, with a further nine affordable apartments and commercial units making up the ground floor of the development. Property consultancy

YVA are delighted to have Angela Alexiou join the Leasehold Enfranchisement team. Angela heads up the department and is excited to be working with Maria Economou who also shares Angela’s vision in growing the leasehold reform department and providing both leaseholders and landlords sensible, commercial advice and navigating clients through the process swiftly and cost effectively

The UK’s largest residential property management firm, FirstPort, has announced a number of new hires to its team as well as several appointments to industry roles for their existing employees. Martin King has been appointed Director of Business Development, Marketing and Communications to bolster FirstPort’s already strong executive board. Martin joins from CBRE Asset Services and Rating where he was Head of Business Development. With over 15 years’ experience at board level, Martin is fully equipped to

On Monday 10th October 2016, the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) was proud to host its 19th conference at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Portland Place, London. With a delegate list of the leasehold enfranchisement sector’s top players, the conference attracted a host of ALEP members including barristers, managing agents, project managers, solicitors and valuers. The conference – officially ALEP’s most successful to date – gave some of the sector’s leading

A year ago saw the formation of the Young Leasehold Professionals Association or YLP for short , 3 events later and the group has now grown to 200 members across the industry with some of the leading firms in Leasehold Reform represented. On November 18th  the YLP will host their winter event, after securing sponsorship from leading solicitors Bolt Burdon, the YLP have been able to secure the fantastic Chamber Room in the Piccadilly Institute. There will of course be refreshments supplied and the night pr

A property management specialist from Sheffield’s Taylor & Emmet LLP has shared her experience and expertise at a national workshop for leaseholders held in the city. Solicitor Cassandra Zanelli, the firm’s head of property management, was one of three keynote speakers at the National Leasehold Group’s First-tier Tribunal Masterclass. The one-day workshop aimed at property officers and managers took place at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane ground. The workshop provided insight into the methods an