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Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Click on the video below to listen to Property Manager, Lewis explain why a Health and Safety Risk Assessment needs to be carried out. “The duty to comply with the Health & Safety and Fire Regulations falls on the landlord or the person responsible for the management of the building. This could be a Managing Agent, a Residents…
What is the difference between Leasehold and Commonhold ownership?
Click on the video below to listen to Property Manager, Jamie discuss the difference between Leasehold and Commonhold ownership. “The difference with Commonhold is the individual property owners own everything. There is no landlord or freeholder to worry about. Each property owner becomes a member of the Commonhold Association, which owns and manages the shared part of the…
What is Commonhold?
Click on the video below to listen to Property Manager, Lewis discuss what Commonhold is. “Commonhold is a type of property ownership which was introduced with the overall aim to replace leasehold by simplifying the system where a set of rules will apply to any commonhold property. To date, there are approximately fifty blocks of flats which are…
‘Notice of Intention’ – why do we need this and what’s involved?
Listen to Property Manager, Lewis explain what a ‘Notice of Intention’ is. “A Notice of Intention is sent to inform leaseholders what work the landlord or managing agent is planning to carry out. The notice will give recommendations as to why the work should be carried out. An address and time will be provided of where the specifications of the…
Do leaseholders have the right to request service charge accounts?
This is an interesting video with Property Manager, Jamie discussing whether leaseholders have the right to request service charge accounts. “Under Section 21 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, leaseholders have the right to request a copy of the summary of their service charge costs incurred from their Managing Agent or Landlord. Unless there are good reasons…
Grenfell continued – The importance of educating residents on the impact of their actions by Nick Coombe
Following on from our article yesterday where Dame Judith Hackitt spoke about Grenfell, we now hear from Nick Coombe, Protection Vice Chair, National Fire Chiefs Council with his thoughts. “I think it was clear after what happened at Grenfell that residents felt they were mistreated and betrayed for a number of reasons. Our role is to try and regain that…
Health and Safety update!
Health & Safety is the one thing that keeps property managers awake at night. It’s a constant worry and no property manager can be complacent – no matter how pro-active you are, there is always a risk. At BW Residential Ltd we are lucky to have the help and advice of Dom Maree. He is a Property Management Health &…
How do you deal with Service Charge arrears?
Click below to listen to Property Manager, Lewis Hood talk about Service Charge arrears. “The lease will detail how and when the service charge is due including the time and how frequently this needs to be paid. At BW Residential, we deal with Service Charge arrears promptly and in a professional manner. This means that we can make…
Can I sublet my flat?
Click below to listen to BW Residential Property Manager, Lewis Hood talk about subletting your flat and whether you would be in breach of your contract or not. “Your lease will provide details on whether you are permitted to sublet your flat. The majority of leases will allow you to sublet but you will often need permission from…
Unfair leasehold arrangements.
An interesting article was published recently regarding a government backed pledge to stop leaseholders being trapped in unfair and costly deals. Companies such as Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes have already signed the government-backed pledge, which commits them to doing away with onerous ‘doubling clauses’ that can result in ground rents soaring exponentially over a short period of time.…