ABOUT US
Ringley are a specialist Property Management Company in London, and more specifically Camden and the surrounds which is why we thought we would create this page to highlight why you should use a local property management company situated just north of Camden Lock in the London Borough of Camden.
Block Property Management Specialist –
Our offices have been head quartered here for over 25 years so this is our guide !
History of Highbury and Islington
Highbury and Islington is an area located in the London Borough of Islington. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Charing Cross and 5 miles (8 km) east of Camden Town. The name Highbury first appears in 1293, while the name Islington was first mentioned in a charter dated 1354.
The area has been settled since the Bronze Age, and there is evidence of Roman activity in the area. In the Middle Ages, Highbury and Islington was a rural hamlet, but it began to develop rapidly into a suburb of London in the Tudor period. It became a popular place for wealthy Londoners to build country homes, and many grand houses were built in the area.
Many of the magnificent residences were destroyed during the Second World War, when the region was heavily bombed. In the postwar period, the area was redeveloped and many new council estates were built.
New developments in Highbury and Islington
There are a number of new developments underway in Highbury and Islington. One of the most notable is the regeneration of the New River Estate, which is a council estate that was built in the 1950s. The regeneration project will see the construction of new homes, shops, and community facilities. Another major development is the Highbury Gardens scheme, which will create over 1,000 new homes, as well as a new primary school and community centre. The developments are part of a wider regeneration project that is taking place in the area. The regeneration is aimed at making Highbury and Islington a more attractive place to live, work, and visit.
This unique former office building has been converted into six modern new apartments within a private gated setting. Each apartment has been refurbished to the highest of standards with a sleek and timeless style, offering contemporary living at its finest with huge living spaces all with washed oak flooring, some with double-height vaulted ceilings, original windows, high-end kitchens, and bathrooms with underfloor heating beneath natural limestone flooring. White Horse Yard is an ideal setting for central London living being in the very heart of this most vibrant and dynamic area. Islington Green and several renowned garden squares are within a few minutes’ walk, as are the plethora of exciting shops, eateries, and bars to be found on Upper Street and Camden Passage. The cultural delights on offer from Sadler’s Wells and The Almeida theatre are also nearby.
What our CEO, Mary Anne Bowring, likes about Highbury and Islington
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Things to do in Highbury and Islington
Highbury and Islington is home to a number of attractions, including the Arsenal Museum, which is located in the Emirates Stadium. The museum tells the story of Arsenal Football Club, from its origins in 1886 to the present day. The Islington Museum is another popular attraction. The museum tells the history of the borough from Roman times to the present day. It is also home to a number of exhibitions, including the Islington in World War Two exhibit, which tells the story of how the borough was affected by the conflict.
The area also boasts a number of parks and green spaces. Highbury Fields is the largest park in the area, and is popular with families and dog walkers. Finsbury Park is another popular park, and is home to a number of events and activities throughout the year. There are also a number of shops and restaurants in Highbury and Islington. The area is home to a number of independent shops, as well as major retailers such as John Lewis and Marks & Spencer.
Cultural Scene
The cultural scene in Highbury and Islington is thriving, with a number of theatres, galleries, and museums. The Almeida Theatre is one of the most popular venues in the area. The theatre hosts a variety of productions, including plays, musicals, and opera. The Union Chapel is another popular venue, and is home to a number of musical events throughout the year. The chapel is also used as a venue for comedy, poetry, and other forms of entertainment.
The area is also home to a number of art galleries, including the White Cube gallery. The gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions, featuring both local and international artists. Highbury and Islington is a vibrant and diverse area of London that is home to a number of new developments, attractions, and cultural venues. The area is an ideal place to live, work, and visit.
What local People said...
Top 3 Property Management Companies in Highbury and Islington
1. Ringley Group – specialising in the block management of residential and mixed buildings, based locally in the Borough of Camden.
2. David Andrew Estate Agents - located at 90 Highbury Park, London N5 2XE
3. Haus Block Management - located at 266 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4DG
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Anthony James
Commercial Director - BSc (Eng) Hons KCA
Direct Dial: 020 4506 9030
Ringley Limited Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House, 1 Castle Road, London, NW1 8PR.
Fax: 020 7267 9610
Web: ringley.co.uk
Email: anthony.james@ringley.co.uk
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Ringley House
1 Castle Road
London, NW1 8PR
0207 267 2900
Manchester Office
11 Swan Street
Northern Quarter
Manchester, M4 5JJ
0330 174 7777
Cardiff Office
122 West Bute Street
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff, CF10 5EN
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Case study
Pym Court, Cambridge
PYM COURT
A development of 90 flats over 4 blocks. We have overseen remedial works to cladding areas, inadequate internal compartmentation. We are now dealing with other fire safety deficiencies.
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Prospect Place, Cardiff
PROSPECT PLACE
982 homes in Cardiff Bay. We have weighed up options for failed brick slips, compartmentation, fire doors. Building Safety application lodged, developer on site remediating cladding.
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Avante Court, Kingston
AVANTE COURT
86 homes in Kingston where the owners had no recourse to developers. A series of EGMs were used for compartmentation works and fire safety upgrades. Member’s contributions were used to raise monies fast.
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Agar Grove, London
AGAR GROVE
Acting for Freeholder on this development, beset by significant structural heave movement damage and water ingress problems. We are appointed as advisers, liaising with leaseholders.
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Lime Tree Place, Witham
LIME TREE PLACE
99 Flat conversion suffered pressurised water supply failure, resulting in flood damage to over 50% of the apartments. Appointed as Contract Administrator, we have lead the strip out.
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Langley Square, Dartford
LANGLEY SQUARE
728 homes, 4 RMCs and a host of compartmention woes leaving owners at a loss. We have worked with the developer to get professional experts fees paid and hundreds of thousands of pounds of remedial works done.
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Client Fund Debtors
DEBTORS CLEARENCE
RFAS has cleared £763,3955 worth of debtors. Recoveries are as follows:Chauser Place-£17807.92-From ATLAS BMC Ltd ,King Regents Place-£16,972-British Gas,Heia Wharf Block C-£9,492-Ground Maintenance.
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Fastest Service Charge
ACCOUNTS CIRCULATIONS
The Accounts has been circulated within 6 months and No Section 20B notice has been served - Northiam Management Limited as RFAS main objective is to issue the accounts within 6 months from financial.
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5 Years of Accounts Cleaned
BACKLOG CLEAN-UP
Due to diminishing lease, the freeholder expenses cannot be recovered. There was also a variance on each service charge, thus the accounts were unfinished. This year we shortened the accounting period.
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Recovery of Arrears
MEDIA COMPANY
Ringley Law was instructed on the recovery of service charge arrears totalling circa £53k from a commercial property spanning 3 units. We have successfully recovered majority of the arrears in excess of £42k.
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Property Litigation Dispute
KENDAL
A litigated matter involving multiple disputes over the course of 4 years. A proactive approach was adopted and Ringley Law was successful in recovering £10k and continue to resolve remaining disputes.
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Breach of Lease
FREEMAN COURT
A breach of lease matter was attended, as the owner refused to respond to communications from the Managing Agent. Ringley Law engaged with the owner. The breach was remedied within 24 hours.
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Central London
LONDON
Valuation for Secured lending purposes of £11.50m portfolio including shops, offices and residential. The instruction required inspection, measurement and valuation for seven properties.
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North London
LONDON
Valuation for accounting purposes of £7.50 portfolio including shops and residential. The instruction required inspection, measurement and valuation for seven properties located around north London.
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Manchester
MANCHESTER
A Bank lending Valuation. The instruction required assessment of end values and development costs of a site with planning permission for 11 detached and semi-detached houses with underground parking.