Property Management

We specialise in leasehold property management and our managed client portfolio includes large purpose built residential blocks, flats within converted houses and modern prestige apartment buildings. We have experience managing listed buildings and those within conservation areas.

Our expertise in residential property management includes;

• Preparation of maintenance/service charge budgets.
• Requesting and collecting charges due including debt recovery.
• Providing cash flow forecasts.
• Management and reconciliation of individual client bank accounts.
• Administration of service contracts.
• Investigating and arranging repairs.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of works and service contracts.
• Implement a works order system and ensure works completed on budget.
• Undertake regular periodic inspections.
• Liaise and meet with clients and Lessees.
• Provide advise on lease interpretation.
• Advise on ensuring lease compliance and remedies for breaches.
• Organisation of building and other required insurances.
• Dealing with insurance claims.
• Undertaking buildings insurance valuations.
• Organising major works including statutory notices/consultations.
• Drawing up of specifications, seeking competitive tenders and works supervision.
• Dealing with solicitors enquiries on lease sales.
• Acting as Company Secretary.
• Organisation and attending at AGM.
• Dealing with notices of assignment, landlords consents and Deeds of Variation.
• Ensure statutory health and safety compliance.

Every managed building requires an individual approach to the management profile and we encourage clients to liaise with us before starting any new development project. Similarly, any existing building will demand a full understanding of the management needs from experienced property managers.

We are knowledgeable on all sectors of commercial property management and are able to assist in maximising it’s value through professional asset management.

Our existing managed portfolio includes lock up shops, retail parades, industrial estates, multi let office buildings, business parks and leisure property.

Our expertise in commercial property management includes;

• Rent collection.
• Service Charge budget and expenditure management.
• Full accounting and administration service.
• Service and contractor procurement.
• Tenant enquiries.
• Repair and maintenance work.
• Lease compliance issues.
• Insurance management.

The above are our key services offered through our commercial property management team and can involve further scope of professional management where required.

Invariably our managed properties involve a range of mechanical and electrical services which require contract administration through our specialist supplier contacts to ensure that the building operates safely and at optimum performance.

Our duties include overseeing;

• Heating and boiler systems.
• Air conditioning.
• Fire alarms and emergency lighting.
• Entryphone systems.
• Controlled access and exit units.
• Lift maintenance.
• Lightning protection.

Many of these duties have important Health & Safety implications and Statutory requirements on which we can advise and organise to provide both peace of mind and the wellbeing of the building occupiers.

As Chartered Surveyors we are obliged to comply with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Codes of Practice on Service Charges for residential and commercial properties and the Client Money Regulations.

We are also Licensed by the RICS under their Financial Services Authority (FSA) approved Designated Professional Body (DPB) scheme to advise clients on General Insurance Mediation Activities.

All client bank accounts are individually designated client named Trust accounts.

Director responsible for the operations of the Property Management department is Christopher J Halls who is a Fellow of the Royal Institutions of Chartered Surveyors.