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Block Management


Our services include setting budgets and collecting service charges (not Ground Rents) and ring-fencing the building funds in a separate, unique ‘Client Account’.

We would arrange and oversee the necessary supply of services (including where appropriate but not limited to: buildings Insurance, cleaning, maintenance, landlord’s utility supply etc) and keep service charge accounts managed for submission via our internal accounts’ administration service (see note below) to the freeholders / leaseholders at an annual meeting.

How we will help you

Our role will include, where appropriate the following – (This list is not exhaustive:)

  • Preparation of an Annual Budget for the Company and the Leaseholders;
  • To agree and set Service Charges per leaseholder per year to meet the property’s needs;
  • Collection of Service and Maintenance Charges as budgeted and agreed;
  • Set up, receive, hold and use funds from within a designated client account in accordance with the needs of the property and the Company;
  • Regularly review the R & M requirements of the property and to adjust budgets as deemed necessary;
  • If applicable, arrange a common areas maintenance, cleaning service & waste management directly or via contractors;
  • Appoint contractors and oversee any minor or major property maintenance projects as agreed with the Freeholder – and Leaseholders if appropriate, following Section 20 procedures where necessary;
  • Arrange best value Building Insurance if necessary / required to ensure such is in place continually;
  • Review Health and Safety matters as necessary and take action to mitigate any risks identified;
  • Seek to ensure compliance by leaseholders with the terms of their respective leases and to report to the Freeholder whenever such terms cannot be enforced or are being ignored;
  • Verify, approve and pay eligible invoices received in relation to Common Areas from available funds held in the designated account;
  • Compile an annual accounts package if not handled externally (see below) for an additional administration fee – currently £180 – (charged to the Service Charge accounts).
  • If needed, arrange for the drawing up of formal accounts with an appropriately qualified external practice – at the client’s cost – and to provide each leaseholder with a copy of the annual pack within a reasonable period after year end;
  • Receive enquiries from Leaseholders and Interested Parties / Debtors on behalf of the Freeholder and respond to / deal appropriately with them in a reasonable time;
  • Any other relevant role or activity considered necessary and accepted by us and, where appropriate, for an additional fee – if agreed to by the client and / or the majority of Leaseholders as necessary.

We require a certain number of basic documents to enable us to operate independently and thus to avoid undue necessity to refer to the Client for more information.

 

Documents required would usually include: Copies of all leases and the current register; a schedule of Ground Rents and any future variations provided for – but only IF we are to charge out such for our 10% collection fee; details of the Landlords’ Utility Provider if applicable / if already contracted and a letter of authority sent to them to deal with us in future; the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Freeholder (if applicable); any pre-concluded service agreements (lift etc) or arrangements; any insurance policy in place at and prior to appointment; fire safety and asbestos assessment reports as / if necessary; a schedule of owners, addresses, contact information (email preferred).

Landlord Informations

This service is suitable should you wish to deal with the day to day running of your property yourself.
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Tenant Informations

When you wish to apply for a tenancy you will need to complete our ‘Tenants Terms Conditions, Right To Rent Form and read ‘How to Rent Guide.’
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Why Andrew & Co?

Andrew & Co is an independent estate agent that takes pride in providing a professional residential sales and lettings service within a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

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Email: blockmanagement@andrewandco.co.uk  |   Mobile: 07845 535765

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