Block Management Preston Road

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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

"The site manager who works at prospect place is a good manager always helpful and very kind to staff and residents"

Fouad Garaa 144 days ago

" Since our Relationship Manager for Thorpe Road Management Company Limited took over our account we have been very pleased with her professionalism, work ethic and timely manner when responding or acting on our behalf. We are very fortunate to have her working with us."

Keith Madeiros 134 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

The 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
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 Preston Road

Best places to eat out in Preston Road

History of Preston Road

Most prestigious roads in Preston Road

Things to do in Preston

Preston - Cultural Scene

History of Preston Road

Preston is a small locality of north-west London, in the borough of Brent. It is 13 miles from the centre of London. The word Preston originates from "the farm belonging to the priest". It was a small settlement at Preston Green, just south of Kenton. In 1220, during the reign of King Henry III, (r. 1216-1272), the name was first mentioned. By 1231, Preston was a township.  
By the mid 15th century, Preston had only two farms and a few cottages. The northern farm was probably the birthplace of John Lyon, (1534-1592), a local landowner, who founded Harrow School in 1572. After his death, the farm was granted a subsidy, for the upkeep of the school.
In 1759, during the Georgian era, there were nine buildings at Preston, including the Horseshoe Inn, which was licensed in 1751. 
There was a period of agricultural depression after the Napoleonic Wars, (1803-1815). London was in much need of hay. The depression led to an outbreak of violence in the area around 1828: desperate agricultural labourers burnt haystacks and threatened local landowners.
In 1851, during Victorian period, the Rose and Crown beerhouse was situated at the top of Preston Hill. From 1830 to 1869, beerhouses actively discouraged the sale of spirits. 
During the 19th century, Preston House was leased to various professionals, including a surgeon, a cigar importer and a solicitor. In around 1880, Preston House was acquired by George Timms. He turned the grounds into Preston Tea Gardens; and these flourished well into the 20th century. 
In 1894, Wembley Park station opened on the Metropolitan Line. In 1896, it was proposed that a station should be built serving Preston. However, this was rejected, because the local population was so small. Even in the early 20th century, the area was entirely rural. The Wealdstone Brook was described as "one of the most perfect little streams anywhere, abounding in dace and roach". 
During the 1920s, local roads were prone to flooding. However, improved communications led to suburban development. From 1923 to 1924, Forty Green was built over; and housing spread along Preston Road and Preston Hill. 
In 1908 Preston Road was opened as a station. It was named Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton. In 1932, it was re-opened at another nearby site. This is the Preston Road Underground station we know today, on the Metropolitan Line. 
By the early 1960s, all of Preston's old buildings were demolished, including Lyon's Farm and Preston House. These were replaced with blocks of flats. Today, Preston is pleasant and prosperous, despite the absence of its older buildings. 
 

Most prestigious roads in Preston Road

Property Hub Ltd have on offer Central Apartments, 455 High Road, Wembley, HA9. The average for a two bedroom apartment at this luxury new development, is £399,000. Two double bedroom apartments have two bathrooms and one reception, a balcony and double glazing throughout.  
The property is well furnished, with open plan living space and original wooden flooring. The kitchen has all appliances fitted.  
The nearest station is Wembley Central, Underground, National Rail and Silverlink, 0 miles away.
 

Best places to eat out in Preston Road

Ellis & Co have on offer Essence Court, 112 The Avenue, Wembley, HA9. The average for a two bedroom apartment is £375,000. Two double bedroom apartments have two bathrooms and a balcony, off the living room. The rooms are spacious and generous. 
The hallways, living rooms and bedrooms have wooden flooring, and the bathrooms are tiled, with glass screened shower. Kitchens are stylish, with wooden cabinets, marble worktops and integrated appliances. 
The nearest station is Wembley Park, Underground, 0.4 miles away. Preston Road, Underground, is 0.4 miles away and North Wembley, Underground, is 0.8 miles away.
 

Things to do in Preston

Preston Park, College Road, Wembley, HA9, is a 7.5 hectare open green space. There is grassland and trees, six hard ground tennis courts, an enclosed bowling green and a children's playground. Car parking is available. 
 

Preston - Cultural Scene

The Preston Pub, 161 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9, offers dine-in and take-away. Starters include prawn cocktail, breaded mushrooms, calamari, crispy chicken, oven-baked mushrooms and soup of the day. Mains offer pasta, fish and salds, lunchtime sandwiches and wraps. Pub classics include fish and chips, lasagne, chicken, gammon and chips, scampi and chips, chargrilled chicken, pulled beef chilli, katsu chicken curry, steak and guiness pie. There is a good selection of burgers, chargrill steaks and sides. Desserts include treacle sponge pudding, caramel apple crumble pie, Belgian chocolate brownie, grilled Belgium waffles, rhubarb galette, salted caramel chocolate bar, strawberry and raspberry Eton mess sundae. There is a children's menu available. Drinks include ale, beer, cider, cocktails wines, prosecco, champagne, wines, low and no alcohol, coffees and teas. The pub has drinks packages that come with pre-ordering for any occasion.