Leasehold properties tend to include buildings insurance (or Property Owners insurance) in the shared Service Charge or Insurance Rent, but not Contents Insurance or Landlord's Insurance. In this article we'll look into the typical setup for various insurance policies. Buildings insurance cover Apartment buildings in England and Wales generally include buildings insurance within a shared Service Charge fund or Insurance Rent. This spreads the cost across all owners in the building, and leaves...

It is certainly more complex than it looks to manage a residential building, be that a block of flats, an apartment or even leasehold property. Many owners think it’s just a matter of collecting rent and making repairs when problems arise, but managing property is really about ongoing maintenance, finance management, legal issues compliance and constant communication. This is where block management companies come into play. They assume the responsibility of managing the buildings efficiently...

While apartment buildings offer many positives and incidental benefits, these often require teamwork and cooperation between residents. One of the key problems that can crop up if residents don't unite against it stems from aggressive behaviour, typically by non-residents. In this article, we will try to provide some practical tips on how to tackle intimidating and aggressive behaviour in case you or your neighbours face difficult situations. Anti-social behaviour shouting Shared estates and...