Block Management Taplow

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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 had an awesome experience with the lettings team at Ringley, the member of staff was very attentive to what I needed and always provided an update when there was one. She went above and beyond for me."

Aanu A 196 days ago

"Amazing property management, specifically Antonia! She is very communicative, friendly, efficient and replies to all queries extremely quickly. The process for renting in anaconda is nothing but easy and seamless. It is a nice change from dealing with other property management companies that lack these qualities"

Millie Ellison-Bradshaw 93 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 Taplow

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History of Taplow

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History of Taplow

Tower Hill is situated inner east of London, in the borough of Tower Hamlets. It is 2.5 miles from central London. Tower Hill is the area surrounding the Tower of London. It was notorious, from the late 14th to the mid 18th century, for the public execution of prisoners, usually in the category of traitors and criminals. However, in the 16th century, innocent Catholics were executed at Tower Hill.

The Tower of London was first established by King William I, "The Conqueror", (r. 1066-1087). In the 1070s, he built a massive stone fortress in London, to defend and proclaim his royal power. The Tower took 20 years to build. Throughout history, it has been adapted and developed, to defend and control the nation. In times of trouble, kings and queens used the tower to protect their possessions and themselves. Arms and armour were made, tested and stored here, until the 1800s. However, the "Bloodier Tower" maintains a grisly reputation as being the place for imprisonment, torture, murders and executions. During the Wars of the Roses, King Henry VI, (r. 1422-1461 and 1470-1471), was murdered here. Later, the children of his great rival, King Edward IV, (r. 1461-1470 and 1471-1483) - the Princes in the Tower - vanished within its walls, in 1483. Over the centuries, hundreds of people were held within the Tower. One example was Anne Boleyn, (c. 1501-1536). She was arrested in 1536 for adultery, incest and for treason, to conspire against the king. She was the second wife of Henry VIII, (r. 1509-1547), and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I, (r. 1558-1603). After 17 days held in the Tower, Anne Boleyn, despite her protests of innocence, was ordered by the king, to be executed by a swordsman, within the walls of the Tower.

The Tower controlled the supply of the nation's money. All coins of the realm were made at the Tower Mint, from the reign of King Edward I, (r. 1272-1307), until 1810. In 1485, during the reign of Henry VII, (r. 1485-1609), the first Yeomen Warders, were established as guards of the monarch. To this day, these popularly named "Beefeaters" remain at the Tower of London, which since the late 19th century, has continued as a popular tourist attraction.

In 1797, during the reign of King George III, (r. 1760-1820), the site of executions near the Tower, was abandoned, in favour of Trinity House and Gardens. However, the Tower of London retained its role in crime and punishment, well into the 20th century.

In 1886, during the reign of Queen Victoria, (r. 1837-1901), construction of Tower Bridge commenced. Sir Horace Jones, an architect, collaborated with Sir John Wolfe Barry, a civil engineer. The bridge took 12 years to build, and was opened in 1894. At the time, it was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever completed. "Bascule" originates from the French word for "seesaw."

In 1884, a station, Mark Lane, was opened on the Inner Circle line. In 1946, it was renamed Tower Hill; and in 1967 this closed, and a new station was built shortly after, in a nearby site. This is the station on the District and Circle Line of the Underground, that we know today.

Most prestigious roads in Taplow

Best places to eat out in Tower Hill: newhomes have on offer Tower View, 84 St. Katharine's Way, London, E1. Two and three bedroom flats are sold out. This is Winner of Best Apartment, at the Evening Standard Homes and Property Awards. Tower View has some of the best views to be found on the north bank of the River Thames.

Tower View is just a short walk from the city's financial centre and the sights of Southbank. Residents are ideally located for both work and pleasure. This area is transformed by one of the UK's largest regeneration projects, and this attracts a good amount of international interest.

The dominant buildings that can be viewed on the skyline, from the roof terrace, are The Shard, City Hall, Tower Bridge and the south bank. It is just 5 minutes walk to the foot of Tower Bridge. The financial district can be accessed via the picturesque St. Katherine Docks, on the north of the scheme. Tower Hill, Underground station, is 5 minutes walk away.

Best places to eat out in Taplow

 

Best places to eat out in Tower HillNeilson Bauer have on offer Admiralty House, 150 Vaughan Way, London, E1. This development is part of the new London Dock development. The average price for a three bedroom apartment is £2,250,000. This stunning development is close to St. Katherine Dock, with magnificent views onto the River Thames, and over several landmarks, such as Tower Bridge and St. Katherine Dock itself.

All apartments are finished to a high standard throughout, with plenty of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. The apartments have a welcoming hallway, which joins the open kitchen/living/dining room. The contemporary kitchen has a vast natural stone "island", and is fully integrated with Miele appliances. There are three luxurious bathrooms. These have the benefit of marble tiles and underfloor heating. There is separate utility room, and separate storage cupboard off the hallway.

All three double bedrooms have generous space, and the master bedroom has a separate dressing area, with stylish built-in wardrobes and sleek en-suite. The master bedroom has the benefit of a private terrace, with good views onto the Thames. The second bedroom has built in wardrobes and a sleek en-suite.

Resident leisure facilities include concierge, gym, pool, Jacuzzi, squash court, steam room and sauna. There is also a virtual golf suite and cinema. All residents have the benefit of secure off street parking.

Restaurants and bars are a nearby; and the nearest station is Tower Hill, Underground, 0.3 miles away.

 

Tower Bridge Engine Rooms, BrIdge Masters Residence, Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1, is a technology museum. This gives an interesting history of the construction of the first bridge of its kind in London. The bridge was designed by Sir Horace Jones, an architect, in colloboration with Sir John Wolfe Barry, a civil engineer. It was built from 1886 to 1894. Visitors can view the walkways: these are the high-level walkways of Tower Bridge. These span the North and South Towers. The walkways offer stunning views of London, from above the River Thames. Glass floors throughout guarantee unforgettable views, above the River Thames, not only the water, but what goes on ashore. The Engine Rooms show some interesting facts. For example, when first built, the bridge required more than 80 people to maintain the engines and raise the Bridge. In 1976, Tower Bridge switched from steam power to electricity. However, the original steam engines are still on display in the Engine Rooms. A team of experts are on hand, to answer any questions. Visitors can learn how the bridge works, and about the people who worked there. 

 

 


Tower of London, EC3, is officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of London. This is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames. Since the 19th century, the Tower has been a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can view the crown jewels, and the ravens, birds that were traditionally guardians of the Tower. There are Yeoman Warders or "Beefeaters" tours, where visitors can gain an insight into 1,000 years of history. Since medieval times, the Tower has been adapted and developed, to defend the nation. However, it was not only a palace: its darker side includes Traitors' Gate, and the notorious murder, torture, imprisonment and execution of hundreds of people, some of whom were innocent, that took place there.   
 

Things to do in Taplow

Taplow Lake, Amerden Lane, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, SL6, is a beautiful 30 acre lake with a café and bar. Wakeboarding, waterski, wakesurf and cable tow classes are available for all abilities. Inflatables towed behind a boat, are especially popular with children aged 8 upwards. Engage Watersports Ltd have canoeing coaching and leadership courses, taster sessions, and British canoeing skills courses. Meadow Adventures have activities, including axe throwing, battle archery and target archery, for all ages, 9 years upwards. 
 

Taplow - Cultural Scene

National Trust, Cliveden Road, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, SL1, has a beautiful garden for all seasons. There is a six acre Parterre overlooked by the South Terrace, reaching down to the River Thames; and there is a fruit filled Round Garden, and elegant Water Garden. The woodlands line the steep cliffs above the Thames, have miles of woodland paths to the gardens, and over the surrounding countryside. 
Cliveden House operates as a five star hotel and is not usually open to the public. It has a pleasant formal garden, with beautifully laid out flowerbeds, and imaginative topiaries. 
Boating at Cliveden has a whole fleet of different boats, to explore one of the prettiest stretches of the River Thames.