Block Management Colindale

Colindale 's No 1 Managing agent

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 to do what we do well as well as sufficient resource to react to whatever is necessary day-to-day.

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’ to embody our values which are to build relationships, add value, and to take the initiative. 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 ’.

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.

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An online service, like internet banking: we run demands, arrears, service charge accounts & legal admin, you set the budget and upload invoices to pay

How to change Managing Agent

Changing Managing Agent needn’t be daunting, we have a team dedicated to gathering information, benchmarking leases and setting up plant registers

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There’s a lot you need to know to run the service charge properly: politics, law, building pathology, financial accounting, company matters, here’s a few tips

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Can’t afford a Managing Agent?

We understand the minimum fees of a full block management service may be prohibitive to small blocks – that’s why we created
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Regulated by

The Ringley Group is regulated by all three major bodies - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Members of

We have professional memberships in The Property Institute, The Association of Rental Living, The Institute of Fire Safety Managers, Chartered Association of Building Engineers.

We empower teams out on site

Site staff are the eyes and ears of the developments we manage, they are fully connected to our customer relationship management systems. The work they do is visible to residents, e.g., day books and end of shift inspections on the Ringley Gateway portal.

We see success as the emotional connection of each resident to where they live, so the task is simple... to empower site teams to make a difference on resident at a time.

We hire and place a range of site staff including: Concierge, Caretakers, Housekeeping, Cleaners, Gardeners, Maintenance Engineers and more…
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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

"I don’t usually trust estate agents due to past experiences, but the lettings advisor has completely transformed my perception. From the very beginning of trying to rent with her, it was immediately clear that she is exceptional at what she does. Her professionalism and intelligence shine through in every interaction. She has such a smart, proactive approach to her work, always anticipating potential questions or concerns before they arise. I was impressed by how efficiently she handled every detail, making what could have been a stressful and overwhelming process feel incredibly smooth and manageable. Her communication skills are outstanding—she kept me fully informed at every stage, responding quickly and thoroughly to any queries I had. Even when things got complicated, she remained calm and solutions-focused, ensuring that I never felt lost or uncertain about the next steps. What truly sets her apart is her genuine care. She doesn’t just go through the motions; she takes the time to understand your specific needs and provides tailored guidance. I’ve worked with other estate agents in the past who made me feel like just another number, but the personal touch has completely earned my trust. She’s incredibly reliable and has such a warm, approachable attitude, which made me feel comfortable from the start. It’s clear she’s passionate about what she does and takes pride in delivering top-notch service, which makes all the difference. I honestly can’t recommend her enough—she's someone you can count on to make the rental process not only easy but also enjoyable. With her at the helm, I truly feel like I’m in the best hands possible."

Ali shubbar 145 days ago

"The housekeeping at James Smith Court (Duchess) is on point. She is an amazing housekeeper and a lovely person who’s always polite and helpful. She’s diligent at her work and adds to the eco of living in a lovely neighborhood."

Pushpanjali 103 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.

Institutions

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.

Investors

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.

Management Companies

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.

Home Owners

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?

Ringley is a group of companies. We are a diverse bunch with far reaching expertise in law, engineering, fire surveying and facilities management. Our data-led in-sourced model will save you money and we will listen, understand your goals and get things done. We are innovative and solutions oriented.

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

We're confident our teams will rise to any challenge, 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 Leaders

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 Colindale

Best places to eat out in Colindale

History of Colindale

Most prestigious roads in Colindale

Things to do in Colindale

Culture and History in Colindale

History of Colindale

Colindale in North West London in the London Borough of Barnet has, over the centuries, been developed from farmland into tumbledown suburban sprawl. "Colindale" is said to have derived from Colena's Dell,and had previously been so named after a Saxon settler. During mediaeval times, the area was mostly arable land, thinly populated and rural, and consisted of nothing but wood and some farms.It was the 19th century when Colindale actually began growing by leaps and bounds as the railway arrived in the second half of the 1800s.

It was indeed a landmark that in 1924 the Northern Line branch opening occurred when the area's accessibility improved and housing development began to take form. Following the death of the 20th century, there had been a growing need for housing in North London, and Colindale continued to register steady rises in population along with urbanisation.In the mid-century, Colindale's area remained predominantly residential in nature, but industrialisation also began to take centre stage, and large housing states and new motorways replaced what remained of the countryside. One of the more immediately noticeable features of 20th-century Colindale is the location of the now former British Library Newspaper Collection, which relocated to a library constructed in the early 2010s. Colindale is now a multicultural, cosmopolitan suburb made up of detached blocks of flats, open space, and recreational facilities and thus an aspirational area for commuters and families.

 

 

 

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Most prestigious roads in Colindale

Colindale, a North London residential estate that is continuously developing houses.  Several luxury streets with twentieth-century living and access combined with proximity to nature. streets like Grahame Park Way and Colindale Avenue feature solidly constructed homes ranging from new apartments to big houses, which are very popular with professionals and families. Development and construction activity in the area over the years have witnessed new homes and new amenities crop up, and today it's a vibrant and busy residential zone. They are the peaceful roads and better transport connections into the heart of London that are popular with purchasers seeking a property offering inner city and suburban peace advantages. The popularity of roads like *Edmonton Road and Elliot Close is due to the convenience and lifestyle quality.

There are parks too, like Colindale Park in Colindale streets and which offer green open spaces for the town. Strategically located near local shops, schools, and cultural attractions, Colindale's streets continue to be much in demand by those seeking an easily accessible yet quiet area to live. In every way, they reflect the best of modernity and age charm that place Colindale on its pedestal rank of North London addresses.

1. Colindale Avenue,Colindale  – A popular road that links Colindale to other places, with houses around it and close to transport.
2. Grahame Park Way, Colindale – A popular road with densely populated houses and walking distance to Colindale Park.
3. Edmonton Road, Colindale  – A residential road with a combination of houses, which is most liked by families and people who want quiet living.
4. Allandale Avenue, Colindale  – A tree-lined avenue with a combination of old and new homes, which is most liked by people who want the suburban lifestyle.
5. Elliot Close, Colindale  – A housing cul-de-sac liked by people because it is friendly and family-oriented.
6. Burnt Oak Broadway, Colindale  – A high street filled with shops, restaurants, and cafes to attract customers who desire amenities close by.
7. Station Road, Colindale  – A road from Colindale to the tube station that has convenient transport access.
8. The Quarters, Colindale  – A newer estate that contains fashionable flats with convenient park access.
9. Bramley Road, Colindale  – A residential side street made up of a mixture of houses and flats with nearby local parks.
10. Mansion Close, Colindale  – A residential side street with brand new properties and easy access to nearby local schools and shopping facilities.

These roads in Colindale show the area's combination of new homes, open spaces, and easy transport connections and thus render the area an attractive place to live in North London.

 

 

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Best places to eat out in Colindale

At Colindale, everything from casual eating houses to pubs to bars goes all the way up to more elite restaurants. Here is a run-down of some of the best places to eat out in Colindale:

1. Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall, Colindale : A large food hall offering Asian food delicacies besides different Asian cuisines like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Malaysian. Famous for casual dining and taste bud explorers.

2. Bella Vita, Colindale : This family-run restaurant is full of warm ambiance from its Italian interiors and friendly service. It more or less came to the limelight from the locals, not only due to authentic pizza but also due to the pasta cuisine.

3. The Kitchen, Colindale : This will be a setting of modern British food, with freshly prepared food done from the finest and locally produced ingredients on Colindale, Beaufort Park premises. An ideal place to dine for any type of casual dinner/special dining.

4. Chandni Chowk,Colindale : Located in Colindale, it is a very popular Restaurant for Indian Cuisine. Chandni Chowk does offer traditional Indian Cuisine but focuses on North Indian cuisine. Traditional curries, tandoori dishes are their specialty dishes.

5. Mantra Thai Dining, Colindale : This restaurant specializes in authentic Thai cuisine that caters to spicy curries, stir-fries, seafood, and almost everything else one can imagine. The restaurant offers casual dining in an attentive service set-up.

6. Zizzi, Colindale : This local link in the chain that is cooking up fresh Italian style has given modern, renovated setup in Colindale. It could house families from the start and never lost its touch on matters, least of all the romantic. Whatever it is—maybe just a glass of wine with friends or any other reception—you're sure to get something unique from this place.

7. Miller & Carter, Colindale : With its proud history of top quality steaks and grilled meats, at Miller & Carter they assure refined dining straight in the heart of Colindale. This eatery focuses on especially high-quality cuts of beef that will be complemented by attentive service.

8. Costa Coffee, Colindale : Whatever one would fancy in a perfect spot to enjoy that cup of coffee, Costa Coffee indeed offers a good variety of choice for hot and cold beverages that go well with sandwiches, pastries, and light snacks.

9. Kai's Kitchen, Colindale : It is a small restaurant located in Colindale—much of the food is available to fill the stomach at cheaper prices and caters to fusion Chinese and Malaysian food. Mostly hopeless eat-in customers and 'takeaway' people visit it; to all, it is well known.

10. Subway, Colindale : For easily accessible, no-fuss meals that are suited personally to your taste buds, Subway at Colindale lets customers choose between wide choices of sandwiches, wraps, and salads made fresh to order.

That spate of restaurants indicated the type of diversification that existed within Colindale itself, in which a brave new world of flavors and tastes hailed from all corners of the globe. There would be, in a place like Colindale, enough variety ranging from international dishes down to traditional British food. 

 

 

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Things to do in Colindale

 

Colindale presents its visitors with various activities and entertainment options to provide an outstanding blend of recreation and discovery. While you lounge on the area parks, mall attractions, and historic sites, it's easy to find things that keep your minds and fingers entertained in Colindale.

1. Royal Air Force Museum, Colindale : Know about the history of flying at this RAF Museum, with its immensely huge collection of aircraft, exhibitions on the history of flying, and interactive displays.

2. Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall, Colindale : if you need to get creative with food, then this food hall about Asian cuisine will learners as much variety as you may get in terms of countries in Asia—from Chinese to Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Malay.

3. Open green, walking paths, children's play areas—such is the setting of Colindale Park for open-air exercise and relaxation.

4. Shopping at The Mall Colindale  : The Mall in Colindale offers a mix of shops, restaurants, and leisure pursuit ranging from retail outlets, coffee shops to a cinema.

5. Grahame Park Estate, Colindale : Take in the local culture and residential architecture in Grahame Park—one of its large estates.

6. Local Markets, Colindale : Take some time to get to the local markets for fresh produce and whatever else may be on display, such as Colindale Market or, quite near, Brent Cross Shopping Centre.

7. Colindale Library, Colindale : Use local library facilities for much-needed resources, activities, and events for all age brackets.

8. Fitness and Leisure Facilities, Colindale : Avail of local gyms, fitness centers, and leisure facilities for a good workout and other recreation facilities.

9. Restaurants and Cafes, Colindale : Savor, in Colindale, restaurants from casual eateries to fine dining spanning across wonderful diversity.

10. Community Events and Activities, Colindale : Join through their groups or organizations events or workshops for any activity happening within the community.

These activities are highly expressive in different ways and indicate cultural and leisure possibilities existing at Colindale. It caters to a varying profile of users, whether residents or visitors.

 

 

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Culture and History in Colindale

Colindale is a more residential area but offers a multicultural and developing setting, with new development contributing to local and historical character. The cultural quality of the area is complemented by other local amenities, parks, and arts points of interest for every taste, from history buffs to art lovers and music enthusiasts.

1. The Royal Air Force Museum, Colindale – An excellence centre for RAF history in interactive displays and historic aircraft.


2. Colindale Park, Colindale – A serene green park that offers a quiet retreat, perfect for the outdoors and events.


3. The Hendon Way Arts Hub, Colindale – An arts venue in the borough that offers art displays, community activities, and performances by local artists.


4. Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Colindale– Although a shopping centre itself, it hosts cultural festivals, exhibitions, and markets on a regular basis.


5. The Pavilion, Burnt Oak, Colindale – Vibrant community centre which hosts all sorts of cultural and artistic events like musical concerts and dramas .


6. Hendon Library, Colindale – It hosts all types of cultural activities like book clubs, reading of books, and educational workshops.


7. The Finchley Arts Depot, close to Colindale – Within walking distance from Colindale, the theatre hosts dance recitals, art exhibitions, and arts events focused on the community-based at Colindale.


8. Hendon Park, Colindale – A standard park where common local festivals and cultural events are stage.


9. Colindale Film Nights, Colindale – Night screenings of new and old films, with local cinemagoer .


10. The Golders Green Cultural Life, Colindale – A brief outline of Colindale's proximity to the Jewish heritage, cultural life, and community celebrations.

Colindale thus has a mix of the old and the new cultural life to cater to various tastes and thus is a worthwhile place to visit for both residents and tourists.

 

 

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