Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box explains how service charges work, how Right to Manage can be used to take control of them and how leaseholders can legally challenge excessive charges without needing to take over. Service charges are a contentious issue for leaseholders. Many are facing increasingly expensive demands in an already tricky [...]
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, runs through the key components that make for an effective plan and explaining why this seasonal upkeep so important. As the colder months approach, it is essential for Resident Management Companies (RMCs) and leaseholders to implement a well-structured maintenance plan for their blocks of flats or apartments. Autumn [...]
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, discusses why, and how, to avoid the pitfalls of securing appropriate insurance coverage for your block. For Leaseholders and Resident Management Company Directors, the topic of buildings insurance is a hot one. An accurate valuation of the rebuild cost for your block of flats is paramount to guarding [...]
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, provides key tips on managing the financial and legal aspects of conducting Major Works. Tips for Flat Owners and RMCs on Planning and Budgeting for Major Works for Blocks of Flats and Apartments Major works on blocks of flats and apartments such as structural repairs, upgrades and extensive [...]
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, looks at the challenges faced when maintaining listed buildings. Listed buildings, including blocks of flats and apartments, are not only cherished for their architectural significance but also for the communities they house. However, maintaining and renovating these buildings come with a unique set of challenges for property owners [...]
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box discusses the mental health benefits of green spaces in blocks of flats and apartments and how you can create or enhance these spaces. In the bustling concrete jungles of urban landscapes, amidst the towering blocks of flats and office buildings, lies an often-overlooked treasure – green spaces. These [...]
