Block Management
Firstly what is a Block Management Agent?
Agents who act as an intermediary between the Freeholders (owners of the building) and Leaseholders (owners of the individual units within the building), for blocks of apartments and flats. Normally the Block Managing Agent will organise internal cleaning of communal areas, garden maintenance, arrange the insurance, re-decoration of communal parts and collection of the ground rents and service charge account. Duck&Hedges generally considers the property as their client apposed to the Freeholder or Leaseholder and acts on matters in the best interests of the building.
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Not to be confused with “Residential Property Management”, “Block & Estate Management” is considered management of the freehold to the building. The Duck&Hedges block management department represents those who wish to leave the maintenance and day to day running of their residential block & estate properties in capable hands; if you feel you are not obtaining a first class service from your property manager, please contact us to discuss the issues you face and find out how Duck&Hedges block management service’s can help. As your managing agent, Duck&Hedges block management can offer you: • Experienced staff with an in depth knowledge of issues and administration procedures involved in block management |
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| Our services include: • Preparation of service charge budgets and financial forecasts • Arrangement of all block management functions • Supervision of contractors • Organising building insurances, including valuations and claim handling • Liaison with residents on all matters and arranging annual general meetings • Preparation of year-end accounts and returns • Regular reports to freeholders • Rental appraisals and Valuations • Regular Property Inspections • Preparation of Service Charge Budgets • Collection of Service Charges and Ground Rents • Full accounting service (through our accountants) and liaison with Auditors including Tax advice • Effective maintenance and provision of service contracts • Ensuring compliance with Lease covenants. • Full range of advice on Management issues • 24/7 call out facility 365 days a year • Prompt attention to repairs and emergencies |
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Above all we offer an extremely effective approach to block and estate management. We can manage as little or as much as you require – from collecting service charges through to full management including acting as a company secretary. For Duck&Hedges the needs of the building/property/grounds are always paramount and technically our client! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have and would like the opportunity to quote for the management of your building; you will be surprised at the quality and value of service we offer. |
If you are interested in any of our Block Management Services and would like to progress the matter further then please contact our block management department to arrange a meeting with one of our directors who will review your block management requirements; please either complete the enquiries form on the contact us page (click for link), email us blockmanagement@duckandhedges.com or call us on 020 8682 8775 and we will be pleased to assist you further.