Block Management Little Chalfont

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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

"Ringley Group were always very quick at repairs if needed around the Apartments ,and supplied all out of hours numbers for emergencies . They were speedy with any enquiries and always communicated very well. I also have had the most pleasure of receiving ,help and advice from our Relationship Manager for a number of years regarding my apartment . He has always been available on the phone every time I’ve needed assistance . He has always been polite and very helpful and always made sure I understood everything no matter how long the phone call was knowing he’s a very busy man. My Relationship Manager was my go to person at Ringley and I am saddened that Ringley Group will cease Managing our Apartments . I hope The next management company are on par with what I have experienced ,they will have very big boots to fill to even come close to the most kind and understanding manager and Company I have ever dealt with ."

Cheryl Hakem 5 days ago

"Ringley has been surprisingly competent and responsive wit most issues I've experienced at my flat - from roof leaks, to major plumbing disasters affecting multiple flats, dealing with insurance companies etc. The properly manager is very professional and experienced, special thanks."

Evgeny Saveliev 199 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
New Scheme Mobilisation
Southwest
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 Little Chalfont

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History of Little Chalfont

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History of Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont is a village in south-east Buckinghamshire. It is one of a group of villages known collectively as The Chalfonts, which also comprises Chalfont St. Giles, and Chalfont St. Peter. Little Chalfont is 21.9 miles from the centre of London. The word Chalfont originates from the old English "cealc", for chalk, and "funt", for spring. There is a connection to the wells of the district, that are thickly infused with chalk. The name "chald" emerged, and Chaldfont spoken rapidly became "Chalfont", meaning cold springs.
During the reign of King William I, "The Conqueror", (r. 1066-1087), the Domesday Book of 1086, the name was Celfunte and Celfunde. In the Medieval era, there were many subsequent variations of the spelling: Chaufhunte in 1195, and Chalfunt in 1220.
John Milton, (1608-1674), was one of England's greatest poets. He was also a Parliamentarian; and after Cromwellian times, Charles II, (r. 1660-1685), restored the Monarchy. John Milton was targeted by the king. Criticism of the Monarchy was not tolerated: his father, Charles I, (r. 1625-1649), had been executed by beheading, under instructions of the Parliamentarians. In addition to Milton's difficulties, the outbreak of the Black Death in London, made life there impossible. In 1665, the now blind Milton, and his wife Elizabeth Minshull and probably his daughter, Deborah, came to Chalfont St. Giles, where his Quaker friend Thomas Ellwood, had found him "that pretty box in St. Giles Chalfonte." Although he lived here for less than two years, Milton's Cottage was an important place in the writer's life. Here, he completed Paradise Lost, and was inspired to write its sequel, Paradise Regained. These great works are a testament to the poet's enduring legacy, and universal recognition as one of the world's greatest writers. 
In 1889, during the late Victorian era, Chalfont Road station was opened at the northern side of Chalfont St. Giles Parish, where the parishes of Amersham, Chenies and Chalfont St. Giles met. At the time, the area was remote from the centres of villages and towns. It consisted of isolated farms and cottages, and did not have a specific name.
Little Chalfont originates as recently as the 20th century, and was initiated by the opening of the Metropolitan Railway. A community developed around the station. In 1915, during the reign of George V, (1910-1936), the station was renamed Chalfont & Latimer. It was originally served by steam-hauled Metropolitan Line trains, with a changeover to an electric locomotive at Rickmansworth. Steam trains were finally withdrawn in 1961. The Chalfont & Latimer Underground station we know today, is on the Metropolitan Line.
Little Chalfont remains a desirable place to live, with a high rate of home ownership. Its population has a higher level of residents born in the UK than the national average, and older than the national average.
 

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A planning application for Little Chalfont Park has been registered by the planning authority, Buckinghamshire Council. The planning application has been submitted on behalf of Biddulph (Buckinghamshire) Ltd, to bring forward a new neighbourhood at the former golf course site and Homestead Farm, between Lodge Lane and Burtons Lane, to the south east of Little Chalfont. 
The new proposals at Little Chalfont Park will provide much needed new homes in a high quality landscaped setting. This includes the potential for affordable housing and provision for the elderly, a new primary school and nursery, community hub and valley park. It will extend to make improvements to junctions on the A404 and public transport infrastructure, and pedestrian routes and cycleways. 
 

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Hamptons have on offer Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8. This is a secure gated new development, on a 200 acre private country estate. Every home has a sense of contemporary grandeur, and owes its inspiration from the estate's impressive heritage, and all are finished to a high specification. The average for a two bedroom apartment is £760,000. Residents have the benefit of concierge service, courtesy coach and electric vehicle charging. There will be an on-site luxury spa, health and fitness resort with gym, swimming pools, tennis dome, bistro and relaxation terraces.
Two bedroom apartments have two luxury bathrooms, and all residents have private balconies or terraces, private driveway parking and gardens. 
There are plenty of walks, with the River Chess and green spaces, close at hand. The village has a good selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops. 
The nearest station is Chorleywood, National Rail and Underground, 1.7 miles away. Chalfont & Latimer, Underground, is 2.5 miles away. 
 

Things to do in Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Nature Park, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP8, is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Beauty. The park is 4.6 acres, with a rare wildflower meadow, old woodlands and relics of its past as a farm. It has a cherry orchard and pits for extracting clay, to make bricks. There are marked paths, a picnic area and a story-telling arena.  
 

Little Chalfont - Cultural Scene

Rucola, 1 Chalfont Station Road, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7, is an Italian restaurant, offering both dine-in and take-away. There are a good range of Italian classic starters. Mains include pizza, seafood, veal escalope, lasagne, spaghetti, calves liver, breast of chicken, fish and chips and vegetarian dishes. Side orders are available, on request. Sweets include ice cream, sorbet, gorgonzola cheese, coffee, tea and liquer coffee. The wine list includes champagne, sparkling wine, dessert wine, rose, white and red.