BLOCK MANAGEMENT


An Introduction.. 

Block management is the business of properly running and maintaining the common parts and structural elements of blocks of apartments or other multi dwelling properties. We have been managing property across Yorkshire since 1834.

The precise duties vary according to the terms of individual leases and the property’s characteristics but will mainly consist of:-


  • Collection of service charge, ground rent (if any) and insurance premiums.
  • Organising repairs and supervising routine maintenance.
  • Keeping accurate and up to date statement of accounts.

When managed by our highly experienced team you can be confident everything is taken care of.


We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS and are backed by their Client Money Protection Scheme.


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    OUR SERVICES


      Financial

    • We collect service charges, ground rents, insurance premiums and special levies.
    • W e provide annual budgets and manage arrears. 
    • Accounts are produced by accountants at the end of each financial year. 
    • We ensure at all times that clients' money is managed in accordance with the Client Account Regulations of RICS (i.e. in designated client accounts to ensure complete openness and transparency).

     


    Organise Repairs

    • We have an extensive list of contractors who are able to   address all maintenance issues.
    • We quickly assess the nature of the repair and act accordingly.
    • We can organise quotations for major works and oversee any project, whilst dealing with smaller routine matters immediately.

     


    Day-to-Day Contractors

    • We manage and appoint where necessary local day-to-day contractors such as cleaners and gardeners.
    • Of these contractors, we relay our commitment to you by making sure standards of service are maintained .

     


    Routine Inspections

    • We carry out regular inspections to ensure flats are being looked after as you would expect.
    • We find many maintenance problems can be avoided if there is a system of regular inspection.
    • Clients are able to specify with us how many inspections they would like and how they are to be conducted.

     


    Insurance

    • We ensure that the property has the necessary building, public liability and terrorism cover insurance and that the Directors have Directors and Officers' Liability Insurance.

     


    Health & Safety/Risk Assessment

    • There is increasing legislation involved with flat management.
    • We provide advice and instruct reports on your behalf so that the element of risk is managed.
    • Reports to comply with recent legislation are automatically carried out for Health & Safety, Fire Risk and Asbestos and any others (e.g. lifts) where applicable.

     


    Meetings

    • We organise the Annual General Meeting where appropriate and any other additional meetings the property owners should require in the course of each year.

     


    Day-to-Day Iss   ues

    • We are involved with any day-to-day issues that affect the common parts such as noise, leaks and the dumping of rubbish and enforcement of covenants where required.

     



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      WHAT WE MANAGE 


      •  We manage a range of blocks from 50 plus unit purpose built blocks to converted houses in just 3 apartments and of course everything in between!
      • We act for management companies, Landlords and right to manage  companies.  We manage over 70 blocks and have extensive experience to deliver a first class service for our clients.
      • As a firm we keep our costs to a minimum and can offer a competitively priced service and would be delighted to provide you with a quotation

      If you are seeking a managing agent to look after apartments or flats on your behalf, or require more information please contact us on property@handleygibson.co.uk or call Jane Waterton or Simon Handley on 0113 284 9750.



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        EMERGENCY REPAIRS


        In case of an emergency please contact one of the relevant contractors listed below..



        Leeds


        Roofing:
        Farnley Roofing 07762 910 927


        Plumbing & Gas and General Repairs: James Atkinson 07709 305 560


        Electrical: Wenham Electrical 07789 841 614



        Hull


        Andy Gregory 07894 463 119  



        If any of these contractors are not available please contact your own contractor and we will reimburse any reasonable costs


        Please note if these contractors are called out for what are private matters then you will be responsible for their call out and repairs charges



        General repairs


        For general repairs in office hours please contact:


        Catherine Needham catherine@handleygibson.co.uk  0113 284 9750


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