ffields block management in pimlico sw1

block management in pimlico, london sw1

Pimlico Estate & Flat Management

Residential estate and flat management is about ensuring that the upkeep and maintenance of the property is to the same standard as individuals keep their flats.

It is also about ensuring that the mundane, but vital tasks such as building insurance and company accounts are administered in a correct and timely manner

We act on behalf of the resident's company, taking away the worries and hassle of complex and time consuming tasks.

Our Letting Agency Service

We aim to make sure that residential estate and flat management maximises benefits to all residents in a worry free manner.

As an independent letting agency we can provide the type of personal service that this warrants.

Each flat management company has specific requirements. Our service can be tailored to fit your requirement.

Amongst other things our service can include:

• Arrange building insurance and negotiating premiums.

• Administering insurance claims and subsequent rectification work.

• Organise communal gardening.

• Administering the payment of ground rent (if applicable).

• Arrange regular cleaning of communal areas.

• Organise the collection of resident's contributions each month.

• Administer the accounts and deal with Companies House.

•Organise regular meetings with residents or their representatives.

• We directly undertake and deliver high quality property management services

• As an agent we offer leasehold management, cleaning and in house repairs and grounds maintenance

• In our experience we usually lower the service charges by 10% and increase the service standards

Key features and benefits of choosing us:

• We place you at the centre of important decision making

• We do not apply inflated charges to smaller blocks

• We pass on savings by providing key services ourselves

• We provide transparency of costs, especially on repairs and are happy to work to short contracts

•We are experienced in turning around mismanaged blocks

Repairs and maintenance

Repairs, maintenance and building services

•A 24 hour day-to-day responsive repair team

•We employ a team of over 60 skilled and multi-trade operatives

•We can provide all aspects of major works

•Gardening, landscaping and arboricultural services

•DDA assessment toolkit and compliance works

•Gas servicing and maintenance (CORGI registered)

•Electrical servicing, installation and maintenance (NICEIC registered)

Mechanical and electrical, plant and equipment

Maintenance of high value M&E plant and equipment will be conducted on a planned and preventative basis.

This will:

•Ensure manufacturers warranties are current and enforceable

•Extend the life of installations to their maximum potential

•Update firmware and software to latest versions

•Meet statutory obligations regarding fire and means of escape

•Maintain operative knowledge of installations

•Provide extended and out-of-hours emergency cover in the case of breakdown

•Provide maximum ‘in service’ time for all installations and reduce negative impact on customers.

Cyclical and major works

We are able to provide services for cyclical and major works, ranging from consultation through to collection of charges.

We can:

• Prepare a detailed specification of works, undertake the tendering process and supervise the works. Our contracting team can also perform the works themselves

• Undertake all aspects of the legal consultation from Notice of Intention to Notice of Reason

•Collect the charges due by apportioning, administering the sinking fund, manage payment terms and enforce non-payment of arrears.
•Legal and financial services
•Legal services
•Through our experience of property management we can provide inhouse legal services. We can cover almost all aspects of residential management legal work.We can:Collect outstanding charges through court action or LVT applicationsReview leases and advise on lease variation and rectification.
•Undertake Right to Manage applications on behalf of residents
•Correspond with solicitors in pre-sale enquiries, receipt notices of assignment and undertake all legal permissions on alterations and consentsUndertake consultation in line with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002 requirements for major works and long term agreements.
•Ensure compliance with all new statutory instruments arising from CLRA 2002.
•We are adept at providing flexible and effective financial services to all of our customers.
•We can: Prepare service charge accounts, auditing, certification and collection of charges
•Administer and supervise insurance, purchased allowing us to pass on the savings to residents.
•Cost control using our purchase ordering system.
•Calculate and administer the sinking fund.
•Offer online payment and direct debit services to all residents.All of this information will be readily available to the Property Manager responsible for the development, to ensure they thoroughly understand the financial demands of the building and allowing them to accurately set each year’s budget.
•Services to developers
•Through our wide experience of managing new and existing stock, ffields can provide advice at the design stage of a block.
•Development details
•Building services
•Facilities Management
•s106 agreements
•Service charge compliance
•Transport infrastructure
•Energy efficiency plans
•Management strategies
•Management of each site
•Reduce service charges
•Estimated costs for individual sites to fulfil the developer’s sale process.
•Energy
•Combined heat and power management
•Collection of charges.
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•Also, as part of our aim to provide a seamless service, we offer developers the option of managing the rectification of defects. By doing so, we can effectively manage your contractors and maintain good relations with residents.
•Professional and qualified staff
•We recruit the best staff to deliver the highest level of service at all times.
•Our staff:
•Undertake a rigorous induction programme withclear objectives
•Undertake ongoing training
•Receive ongoing support from their managers
•Are experienced in LVT applications and hearings (evidenced through the lease-advice website). Our team is:
•Compact
•Knowledgeable
•Flexible to provide a bespoke service.
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