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Service Charge Guidance

Ther are a number of factors, including your unique situation, the terms of your lease or rental agreement, and the applicable rules and regulations in your community that could well affect your legal duty to pay a property service charge. Property service costs are ...

Read    14/02/2024

The New Block Management Code of Practice. Will it Boost Service Delivery?

Finally, a new block management code of practice is being developed, which we hope will improve the service that leaseholders can expect from their managing agent. This initiative aims to provide clearer guidelines and ensure better service delivery across the indust...

Read    14/02/2024

Property Service Charge Disputes and Delivering Client-Centric Solutions

Service charge disputes can be strong challenges in property management. Most often, these may affect relationships between the owner, the residents, and the service providers. It would, therefore, be proper for companies seeking to deliver effective services to thei...

Read    01/02/2024

Managing a Small Block of Flats: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction: Managing small blocks of flats requires a careful and organised approach to make sure that the property, and its surrounding environment, function efficiently and to the satisfaction of its residents. Effective management, incorporating financial matter...

Read    01/02/2024

Evaluating Additional Possibilities for Small Blocks of Flats: How to Avoid a Management Agent's Expensive Minimum Fees

Managing agents in block property management are essential to the efficient running of residential apartments. A managing agent's professional responsibilities include maintenance, budgetary control, and regulatory compliance. Small apartment buildings cannot afford ...

Read    31/01/2024

Low-cost Managing Agent

Imagine if you could find a managing agent who offered a low-cost service that provided financial and legal admin for you which left you in charge of managing the block and decision-making. Well now, there is:

Read    31/01/2024

The role of a service charge manager and how low-cost block property management can be delivered online to save money.

The role of a service charge manager involves overseeing the financial and operational aspects of managing service charges in a block property or development. Service charges are fees paid by leaseholders or property owners to cover the costs of maintaining and manag...

Read    31/01/2024

Fighting back Against the Cost of Living Crisis

Fighting back Against the Cost of Living Crisis: In-source Property Management for Your Block of Flats with ServiceChargeSorted.co.uk Introduction:The cost-of-living crisis weighs on people everywhere. Rising expenses are affecting every aspect of life, including hou...

Read    31/01/2024

Accounting fees for small blocks of flats that self-manage: how much should you pay?

The cost of accounting fees for small blocks of flats that self-manage varies depending on several factors, such as the complexity of the financial transactions, the level of reporting required, and the experience and expertise of the accounting professional or firm....

Read    17/01/2024

Should Small Blocks of Flats Self-Manage: The Importance of Annual General Meetings

When it comes to self-managing small blocks of flats, establishing effective communication channels and formalising the decision-making processes are crucial. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) serves as a vital platform for residents to come together, discuss importan...

Read    10/01/2024

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