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Registering your flat purchase after completion
Most people expect when they purchase a flat that completion day is the day that the process, well... completes. But in reality, there is a lot of additional work and documents to resolve in order to register the purchaser as the official, lawful owner. But why is it so complicated? Usually because nobody stops to explain it - and so this is our breakdown of the "post completion" process that you'll probably go through whenever you buy a flat in England or Wales. Why does it
Jamie Love
Sep 116 min read
How to report repairs or damage in flats
While property managers aim for frequent visits and inspections, they can never be as thorough as 100 residents passing in and out of the building every day. Two pairs of eyes may be better than one, but just think what100 pairs can do! But property managers can struggle to diagnose damages or problems when some residents report them. To try and assist, we'll set out some guidance to help you get the best possible result and fastest response from your property manager. Click
Jamie Love
Aug 115 min read
Managing agent not handing over information or funds?
It is still surprising how common it is for residents to come to us with concerns about delaying tactics and deliberate incompetence when changing agent. Often residents fear that they may simply never obtain the information they require to properly manage their building or estate. But what can you do if you have had enough of your old agent, and they are not forthcoming providing all the documents you need? Why do agents delay? The first point to consider is why a managing a
Jamie Love
Jul 144 min read
Directors & Officers Insurance
Most Right To Manage or management companies have a low cost but valuable policy - Directors & Officers Insurance, or Management Liability Insurance. But until you become a Director, the chances are you have probably never heard of it! So, what exactly is it and when might you want a policy? Directors & Officers Firstly, who is it for? Directors are the individuals appointed to lead, or direct, a limited company. Depending on the specific company, they are normally the ones m
Jamie Love
Jun 103 min read
The Silent Costs of Neglect: Why Quality Property Management Matters
There is an old saying in property circles: "If you think a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur." For many Residents' Management Companies (RMCs), the temptation to choose the lowest possible management fee is understandable. However, the gap between "cheap" and "quality" management is no longer just a matter of how often the hallways are vacuumed. It is the difference between a thriving community and a building facing thousands of pounds in "emergency"
Jamie Love
May 253 min read
Reliable Property Management Companies in Kent: A Guide for Directors
When you are responsible for residential development in Kent, the challenges are as unique as the county itself. From the salt-air weathering of buildings in Ramsgate and Folkestone to the complex legalities of managing historic conversions in Canterbury, "one-size-fits-all" property management simply doesn't work here. For Directors of Residents' Management Companies (RMCs), the search for property management companies often starts with a simple goal: find someone who picks
Jamie Love
May 253 min read
How to Choose the Best Block Management Companies in the UK
If you live in an apartment or a new house on a housing estate, the quality of your surroundings depends entirely on who looks after the shared areas. For apartment owners, this means the hallways, lifts and roofs. For homeowners on an estate, it is the roads, communal gardens and children's play areas. The person in charge of these areas is often a Resident Management Company or a group of Directors. As regulations grow stricter and costs continue to rise, managing these res
Jamie Love
May 254 min read
Things to know before buying leasehold - part 5
We continue to receive a huge number of enquiries from buyers and new owners about leasehold properties. Sadly it seems few people are available to help with the purchase process, and fewer still are willing to have a conversation about potential concerns, pitfalls and problems associated with leasehold ownership. We have therefore prepared a 7-part series to give some more information and insight for those that own, or are considering acquiring, a leasehold property. Service
Jamie Love
May 114 min read
Freehold Estate Management in Kent: What Homeowners on Managed Estates Need to Know
Buying a new-build home in Kent and discovering there is an annual estate charge attached to it can come as a surprise. Many buyers only find out about it after the sale has gone through. Others know it exists but have little idea what they are actually paying for, or whether the company managing their estate is doing a reasonable job. Freehold estate management has expanded significantly across England over the past two decades, particularly in the South East. New housing de
Jamie Love
Apr 206 min read
We provide monthly articles free of charge, to try and improve the availability of information for leaseholders and property owners around the country. If you are struggling with any of the matters covered by our articles do please get in touch. These articles are not intended to replace proper, specific legal advice, and should not be relied upon as such. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy and/or correctness of any information or commentary set out in these articles, and it is important to remember that every case will be unique and must be carefully reviewed by an experienced professional.
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