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Season-Proofing Communal Outdoor Spaces
Darren Bagnall from Manage Your Block provides some practical tips for season-proofing any external communal spaces, while also addressing the importance of appropriate insurance coverage. Maximising any outdoor spaces is a great way to add value to a residential block, attract new residents and boost current resident satisfaction. Making outdoor spaces accessible, usable in all…
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Summary of Leasehold Reform in 2024
Darren Bagnall from Manage Your Block, looks at the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2024 and also touches on significant 2024 court cases that have impacted leasehold disputes. Leasehold reform has taken centre stage in recent years and 2024 has been no exception. At the top of the list have been regulatory and legal updates…
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Lift Maintenance and Insurance
Darren Bagnall from Manage Your Block outlines the steps you should be taking to ensure the safe use and longevity of your lift, as well as to potentially reduce your insurance premiums. Lifts are a vital facility for some residents and a welcome convenience for others. As well as ensuring compliance with insurance regulations, effective…
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How to Review and Challenge Service Charges
Darren Bagnall from Manage Your Block looks at Service Charges and how they work. Service charges are an integral element of buying a leasehold property. Becoming a leaseholder gives you ownership of your unit (flat) within a shared building for the length of the lease term. The building itself remains under the ownership on the…
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