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Block and Estate Management is about the minutia done well: the role of a Managing Agent is technical, administrative, practical and political. It takes joined up thinking from a multi-disciplined team with one eye on the strategic long term plan and with sufficient resource to react to whatever is necessary day-to-day: the skills that block and estate management spans are: politics, building pathology, finance, legal knowhow and of course customer service too.

As a leading Managing Agent, we are a one-stop-property shop. We understand that our role is sometimes signposting Clients to get expert advice and supporting them to interpret such advice and make decisions. We support and help owners reach out to government and other local services where matters are beyond our day-to-day block management remit.

As a Managing Agent we know our true business is building relationships with people. Our people are empowered and know that they can make a difference to how people feel about where they live. We call our 'Property Manager's 'Relationship Managers' as our focus which is written up in our values is (a) to build relationships, (b) add value, and (c) to take the initiative: to us this means managing relationships. We lead the market in transparency and focusing on risk, cash, repairs and place making, usually in that order, and was the first Managing Agent to introduce a 'money back guarantee'.

We are not shy of hard work and believe our ability to get stuck in and find solutions that sets us apart. We are innovative to the core and committed to implementing good ideas in pursuit of 5* service.

Being who we are would be impossible without our passionately committed people, whose qualifications we sponsor and who we support professionally to be the best they can be, as achieving a national training award and our Silver IIP status confirms.


Block Management Reviews

"Extremely helpful, responsive and patient in assisting me with some long standing issues I’ve been having with a dangerously overgrown tree belonging to Peabody. Thank you Dilara!"

Deb Keller 78 days ago

"The lettings advisor is so kind and professional. She always solves our problems within 24 hours. So efficient! She listens to our needs patiently. She truly stands for the customer. We are very satisfied with her service and the apartment."

Konny Ma 188 days ago

"We have had a problem with noise from the flat above us in Lady Isle House Ferry Court Cardiff. We contacted a Mr Paul Staniforth who immediately became involved and addressed the situation. We really do appreciate what he has done for us and cannot thank him enough. Once again a big thank you to Mr Staniforth. The noise above was intolerable."

Shane, 2 days ago

We work alongside those deploying capital: our VirginLand by Ringley identify sites, our capital markets team work on equity and debt, our Asset Managers act as Employer’s Agent during the build for Project Monitoring. Towards Practical Completion we will be preparing always to mobilse new assets, take plant handover, recruit great teams and lease up fast.
We work to enhance the value of our Client’s asset and demonstrate good governance. To us this means engaging with leaseholders, residents and other stakeholders to ensure they are engaged with the management of each development.
Our aim is to make Management Company Directors feel empowered: to us this means 100% transparency and advising them of the options available to support decision making. We know volunteer directors have a day job, so work to delivery what they need in a timely manner and guide them on the decisions we need.
Within The Ringley Group we have a range of professional practices to enable transactions: Land Find, Valuers, Surveyors, Engineers and of course Ringley Law.
We work closely with official receivers, asset owners, lenders and tax consultants to support property owners throughout each assets lifecycle.
We work alongside those deploying capital: our VirginLand by Ringley identify sites, our capital markets team work on equity and debt, our Asset Managers act as Employer’s Agent during the build for Project Monitoring. Towards Practical Completion we will be preparing always to mobilse new assets, take plant handover, recruit great teams and lease up fast.
We work to enhance the value of our Client’s asset and demonstrate good governance. To us this means engaging with leaseholders, residents and other stakeholders to ensure they are engaged with the management of each development.
Our aim is to make Management Company Directors feel empowered: to us this means 100% transparency and advising them of the options available to support decision making. We know volunteer directors have a day job, so work to delivery what they need in a timely manner and guide them on the decisions we need.
Within The Ringley Group we have a range of professional practices to enable transactions: Land Find, Valuers, Surveyors, Engineers and of course Ringley Law.
We work closely with official receivers, asset owners, lenders and tax consultants to support property owners throughout each assets lifecycle.
Why Ringley?

As a group of companies we are a diverse bunch with enough experts on board to be a one-stop-property-shop. We listen and align to each Client's goals so each of us knows what needs to be done all the while remaining innovative and solutions oriented - as a team - One Ringley.

We promise:
  • 100% transparency
  • to network and find solutions
  • focused committed people

We're confident our teams will rise to any challenge presented, so...
If you're not happy after 6 months, we will do the right thing

Why Ringley?

As a group of companies we are a diverse bunch with enough experts on board to be a one-stop-property-shop. We listen and align to each Client's goals so each of us knows what needs to be done all the while remaining innovative and solutions oriented - as a team - One Ringley.

We promise:
  • 100% transparency
  • to network and find solutions
  • focused committed people

We're confident our teams will rise to any challenge presented, so...
If you're not happy after 6 months, we will do the right thing

Our Block Management Team

The key to our success is our people

Kate Robinson
Head of Block Management
London & SE
Richard Read
Head of Block Management
Wales & West
Andrew Selwyn
Managing Director
South West
Nick Pratt
National Head of Site Staff
Block Management

Richard

Cardiff Office

Head of Block Management - Wales & West

Kate

London Office

Head of Block Management - London & SE

Nick

London Office

Block Management - National Head of Site Staff


Everything you need to know about Brent

Best places to eat out in Brent

History of Brent

Most prestigious roads in Brent

Things to Do

Festivals and Cultural Events

History of Brent

Brent is an administrative borough in the northwest of London. It is a multi-cultural area, the habitat of people from almost all countries in the world. The following is a brief history of Brent:

Ancient Settlements

The area that now constitutes Brent has its antecedents in ancient times when the Romans and the Saxons inhabited it.

Urban Growth

19th Century :

The area largely remained rural until the 19th century when towns began to grow in the area after the coming of railways and the consequent suburban growth of London.

20th Century

Post-War Growth:

It was only post World War II that significant momentum and development arrived at Brent as an integral part of London's suburban growth.

Ethnicity

Brent has Diverse Communities.

Borough is a culturally diverse area with large communities of Caribbean, Indian, and Irish backgrounds and Eastern Europeans.

Placemarks and Culture

Wembley Stadium.

Information: It is English Football also hosts other significant events such as the FA Cup Final and holds many international matches.

Wembley Arena.

Through concerts exhibitions and pop shows in this area, the cultural face of Brent has also been developed.

Landmark Events

Description: The place for world-class concerts and other events, hosting the performance of world stars and most importantly cultural events and major sports matches.

Economic and Social Development

Regeneration Projects:

Description: Infrastructure modernization, dwellings stock, and community facilities take place across Brent

Conclusion

The history of Brent charts the transition from rural settlement to a lively urban borough with its multi-cultural tapestry. Today, it is still growing as a dynamic part of London, celebrated for its diversity, landmarks, and community spirit.

Most prestigious roads in Brent

Brent does not contain any really "glamorous" roads in the classical sense that are features of exclusive addresses in Central London or posh neighborhoods for that matter. It contains big prestigious residential areas and roads that house nice localities with good surroundings and a hint of community bonding. Examples of iconic residential areas and roads in Brent include:

A mix of Victorian and Edwardian types of properties with a mix of good transport and amenities.

Queens Park: Familiar with Victorian and Edwardian terraced, families and professionals catered for

Kensal Green: Presents a mix of Victorian terraced with the modern setting of other new stakes to accommodate vibrancy in the community.

Harlesden: This area is familiar for its multicultural vibe and grand, Victorian-style terraced housing. It is currently being regenerated as young professionals move there.

Brondesbury Park: A quiet residential area of Victorian and Edwardian houses, very green, and in high demand with families and professionals.

While such areas and roads in Brent cannot be termed "posh" compared with a few central London areas, all these constitute the people's love because of the diversified communities and practical convenience, besides beautiful housing. Each has its distinctive characteristic that sums up, in the minds of residents, a unique version of urbanity and community life that can be found only in London.

 

Best places to eat out in Brent

Places to eat

Many dining options show the kinds of different cuisines catering to its multicultural community. Following are some that are worth a visit to get an excellent dining experience if you are in Brent, London:

Restaurants

1. Jin Go Gae

Description: The restaurant offers authentic Korean cuisine in a relatively delightful dining experience also tagged as among the restaurants known to serve the best barbecue and classic Korean dishes.

Specialties/dishes served: Bibimbap, Korean BBQ, spicy soups

2. Sakonis

matches Description – This vegetarian and Indian restaurant is in monstrous favor of people who visit the place because of its range of South Indian and Gujarati dishes

specialties/dishes served: Dosa, meals of thali, chaats

3. Clay Oven

description: It is a highly recommended Indian restaurant, it is mainstream Nevertheless, the food served here is resized embroidered North Indian cuisine with tandoori specialties only

Specialties: Tandoori dishes, biryanis, and curries.

4. The Queensbury Kitchen

description: addressed Modern British gastropub with seasonal menu of locally sourced ingredients

Specialties: Sunday roasts, burgers, and craft beers.

5. Blue Ginger Bar Restaurant

Description bistro offering full freshness and flavor dishes of pho to banh xeo

Description: Intimate Italian restaurant with authentic pizzas, pasta dishes, and antipasti in a warm atmosphere.

Specialties: Wood-fired pizzas, risottos, and tiramisu.

Cafes and Bakeries

7. The Good Ship

Description: Hip cafe in a refurbished boat, serving up breakfast, brunch, and light lunches with views over the canal.

Specialties: Full English breakfast, sandwiches, homemade cakes.

8.The Rainbow Cafe

Description: A vegetarian cafe that has built up a big reputation for healthy and filling food like grub, salads, and wraps, with vegan choices.

Specialties: Buddha bowls, smoothies, organic coffees.

Casual Dining

9.Wagamama

Description: This chain restaurant serves Japanese-inspired cuisine in the form of Ramen, teppan-yaki, and Donburi bowls.

Specialties: This chain is most famous for its chicken katsu curry, gyoza, and steamed buns.

10.Las Iguanas – Latin American

Description: This Latin American chain restaurant serves up food from Brazil, Mexico, and beyond along with cocktails and mocktails.

Specialties: This restaurant.

Street Food and Markets

11. Wembley Market

Description: This is a vibrant market offering you a great deal of variety for street food stalls around the world, coupled with fresh produce and artisan products.

Specialities: Street food from across the world, snacks, and homemade delicacies.

Conclusion

Brent has a versatile gastronomic platform to suit every form of taste and liking. Be it international flavors and vegetarian cuisine or traditional British food, these restaurants and cafes in Brent emerge as the best dine-out options in London city.

Brent is a multicultural and diverse London Borough; therefore, the cultural scenes would, in turn, also be heterogeneous and indicative of the large cross-section of the populace. Mentioned below are a few of these cultural scenes and attractions of Brent: **Theatre and Performing Arts:** Kiln Theatre

About: The old Willesden Green Library Centre, which used to be home to the Tricycle Theatre, now strides as a significant building with changing times, carrying the name of the Kiln Theatre, amply reputed for its cultural and inclusive repertoire of performances.

Offers: plays, performances, community projects programming modern-day challenges, and leading the way in cultural diversity

Things to Do

One of London's most varied and culturally rich boroughs, this area has a lot of activities and places of attraction for the residents and visitors. Following are some of the things to do in Brent:

Cultural and Historical Places

1. Wembley Stadium Tour: Guided tour of some of the world's legendary stadiums, that takes you backstage to see the player tunnel and the royal box.

2. Wembley Arena: One of London's heavyweight venues hosting touring pop concerts, comedy shows, and sporting events

3.Kiln Theatre:  Watch a play or other performance at the Kiln Theatre, which features a diverse palette of thought-provoking theatre productions.features: Theatre productions, workshops, community events.

Parks and Outdoor Activities

4. Roundwood Park:  This is an attractive park with gardens a cafe and sports facilities.

5.Fryent Country Park: Extensive parkland with woodland, meadows, and ponds to explore.

Shopping and Dining

6.London Designer Outlet: Discounted designer labels and restaurants, cafes, and films.

7. Local Markets: Shop for fresh produce, specialty food, or a quirky treasure at Brent's local markets such as Harlesden Market or Wembley Market.

Community and Events

8. Brent Civic Centre: Community-based events, workshops, and exhibitions fill the premises of the civic center.

Cultural Diversity

9. Cultural Festivals: Culturally Diverse Turf Calendar of festivals and Celebrations that are traditionally put on the 'show' music, dance, and culinary delights from across the world.

Sports and Recreation

10. Sporting Facilities: Access local sports facilities for swimming, tennis, and fitness classes.

11 .FITNESS: From Leisure Centres like Willesden Sports Centre or Vale Farm Sports Centre, take part in a wide range of activities that cater to all age groups.

Conclusion

In Brent, there is a concentration of cultural recreational activities with community-oriented options—vivid and cosmopolite. Whether

Festivals and Cultural Events

Festivals and Cultural Events

Brent Diwali Festival: festival of the Hindu festival Light, Diwali, with live music dance performances, food stalls, and fireworks displays.

Africa Centre Summer Festival: Celebration of African culture in music, cuisine, artistry, and fashion with parade, music, dance arts and crafts, and a rich Indigenous African cuisine.

Brent Civic Centre: Throughout the year, cultural celebrations are carried out at this venue holding several programs and community exhibitions.

Libraries and Literary Events_

Willesden Green Library Centre: This hosts cultural and educational programs, author talks, book clubs, and creative writing workshops

Diverse Communities and Cultural Heritage

7. Diverse Communities: Brent experiences diverse communities that amalgamate with Brent from all over the world, thus it has an additional flavour of culture

Outdoor Spaces and Public Art

8. Sudbury Town Murals: Murals and street artwork of Sudbury Town, cultural diversity, and the history of people who lived in the area end.

o ideologies: street artwork, cultural heritage, and community involvement through public artwork.

Conclusion

Brent's cultural scenes are a celebration of its rich heritage and community spirit, ranging from a wide diversity of activities and events. From theatres to festivals, not forgetting museums, to community Hall congregations—you are bound to find exactly that in this district brimming with rich cultural tapestry here here in London.