Block Management Ickenham

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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

"I recently had the pleasure of working with the lettings advisor to find a new apartment, and I cannot recommend her services highly enough! From start to finish, the lettings advisor demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and expertise. She took the time to understand my needs and preferences, ensuring that every property she showed me was a perfect fit. The lettings advisor knowledge of the rental market is unparalleled, and her keen eye for detail made the entire process seamless. She was always prompt, courteous, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure I was satisfied. Thanks to the lettings advisor, I found an incredible apartment that exceeded my expectations. If you are in the market for a new rental, look no further than the lettings advisor. Her commitment to her clients and her passion for her work truly set her apart. Five stars all the way!"

Add 154 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 Ickenham

Best places to eat out in Ickenham

History of Ickenham

Most prestigious roads in Ickenham

Things to do in Ickenham

Ickenham - Cultural Scene

History of Ickenham

Ickenham is situated north-west of London, in the borough of Hillingdon. It is 17.5 miles from the centre of London. Origins of the name means "homestead/village of Tic(c)a". The T was lost in the 13th-14th centuries, because of confusion with the Middle English word for "at". During the reign of William I, "The Conqueror", (1066-1087), the Domesdsay Book, published in 1086, recorded the name "Ticheham". 
An archeological survey of Ickenham, found a system of Roman fields, along with pottery fragments, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries. 
There were two manors of Ickenham and Swakeleys. The original lord of the manor of Ickenham was Geoffrey de Mandeville, from whom it passed to William de Brock, and then in 1334, to John Charlton whose son owned Swakeleys from 1350. By the mid 14th century, Ickenham was owned by the Shorediche family, who retained possession until 1819. Swakeleys was owned by the Swalcliff family from the 14th to 15th centuries. Thomas Swalcliff was the Member of Parliament for Middlesex and Speaker of the House of Commons in the 15th century. He died in 1465, and the manor was passed to his son Sir Richard. In 1485, he died in the Battle of Bosworth Field, on the side of King Richard III, (r. 1483-1485), who was defeated and killed. The victors were represented by the new King, Henry VII, (r. 1485-1509).
The church of St. Giles was originally built around 1335, and was extended over the centuries. Today, it remains open to the public. During the Victorian era, in 1866, a more recent acquisition was the Ickenham Village Pump: this was used by villagers with no water supply to their homes, up to 1914. In recent years, the pump was refurbished, and remains Grade II listed. Next to the pump, is the Coach and Horses public house. The building dates to the 16th century, but it was not until 1759, that it was first licensed to sell alcohol. 
Until the early 20th century, Ickenham was a village, and remained a largely agricultural community. In 1905, during the Edwardian era, Ickenham station was opened on the Metropolitan Railway. In 1910, the station was linked with the District Line. Since 1933, the District Line services were replaced by Piccadilly Line trains. The Underground station we know today, is on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines.  
The railway station initiated much building developments, with many commuters living in the area. For example, between 1923 and 1927, much of the Swakeleys estate was laid out as a residential surburb. However, today, buildings built from the 14th to 17th centuries remain. So, the area is a mix of old and new buildings. It is an attractive place to live, with many green spaces, and easy access to central London. 
 

Most prestigious roads in Ickenham

Gibbs Gillespie have on offer Josiah Drive, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10. This is a new retirement development, for the over 70s. The average for a one bedroom apartment is £250,000. Residents have the benefit of a lift to all floors, an on site development manager, a 24 hour call system and video door entry; table service lounge, hobby and reading rooms and a wellbeing suite with hairdressing and treatment stations. There are pleasant communal gardens, a laundry room, scooter store/charging station and guest suite for visitors. 
Two bedroom apartment comprise a spacious reception room with a fireplace and views of the inner court garden, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobe space and a well presented family bathroom.
The nearest station is West Ruislip, Underground and National Rail, 0.1 miles away. 
 

Best places to eat out in Ickenham

Link Up have on offer Hinds Court, Perkins Gardens, Ickenham, UB10. This is a new development, with luxury apartments and allocated parking. The average for a two bedroom apartment is £460,000. 
The property has an open plan fitted kitchen, and a reception room with access to a private balcony. There is a master bedroom with en-suite, a good sized second double bedroom, a family bathroom, a utility/storage cupboard space in the hallway. 
The development is close to Swakeleys High Street, with a good choice of shops, bakeries and restaurants. King George V Playing Fields, ideal for walking, sports and leisure, is a short walk away. 
The nearest station is West Ruislip, Underground and National Rail, 0.1 miles away.  
 

Things to do in Ickenham

Ickenham Miniature Railway, 10 High Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10, has been open to the public since the 1970s. Ickenham St. Giles station is located at the headquarters of the Ickenham & District Society of Model Engineers. Most of the miniature train locomotives are privately owned by members of the society. The public who ride, are much larger than the trains! The circuit has the main passenger terminus of the railway: with one platform and two departure platforms. Incoming passengers unload their passengers at the arrival platform, before proceeding onto the turntable, where the whole train is turned and sent to one of the departure platforms, ready for the all the next passengers.
 

Ickenham - Cultural Scene

BurgerBey, 51 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10, specialises in Halal burgers. There is a good choice of beef, chicken, vegetarian and vegan, all with side options. Frankfurters are offered; and house specials include chilli con carne, grilled chicken breast, beef patty and chicken and waffle. Extra toppings and sauces are available on request. All desserts are served with vanilla ice cream. These include Turkish Baklava, chocolate fudge cake, brownie slice, banoffee pie, cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding and lotus biscoff bar. There are a good range of soft drinks and hot drinks. Milkshakes have a great variety of flavours: twix, oreo, bounty, mint aero, daim, lion, reeses, vanilla, kinder bueno white, snickers, skittles, crunchie, kinder bueno, hershey's mars, strawberry and banana. Extra toppings are available on request.