Creating a Long-Term Maintenance Plan

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box outlines why it is so important to have a long-term maintenance plan and what should be included in yours. For directors of Residents’ Management Companies (RMCs), managing a block of flats means thinking beyond the day-to-day. While dealing with leaky taps and hallway lightbulbs is certainly part of [...]

By |2025-06-26T09:51:19+01:00June 26th, 2025|Latest News|0 Comments

Fire Safety Signage: What Should Be Where (And Why It Matters)

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, explains where fire signs should be placed by law, and why regular checks are so important. Fire safety signs are a legal requirement in most residential buildings, but they can be overlooked. Unlike alarms and extinguishers, signs are more passive. They sit on walls or doors and are [...]

By |2025-06-02T10:44:34+01:00June 2nd, 2025|Latest News|0 Comments

The Mental Health Benefits of Green Spaces in Flats and Apartment Blocks

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, looks at how exposure to green space is essential for mental wellbeing, but many people living in flats and apartment blocks have little or no direct access to gardens or natural landscapes. From communal gardens to window boxes, the presence of greenery in a residential block can improve [...]

By |2025-06-02T10:41:29+01:00May 2nd, 2025|Latest News|0 Comments

Every Service You Could Need as a Resident-Led Block

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box outlines the key services our partners can provide to ease your stress and provide the very best living environment for your fellow leaseholders. Managing a block of flats as a Residents’ Management Company, Right to Manage Company, or Residents’ Association is not without its challenges. Block in a Box was [...]

By |2025-04-03T16:15:41+01:00April 3rd, 2025|Latest News|0 Comments

Green Retrofits in Listed Leaseholds: Opportunities and Obstacles

Darren Bagnall of Block in a Box, discusses how energy efficiency can be improved in listed buildings respectfully and in full compliance with the rules and regulations in place to protect the UK’s precious buildings. Listed building leaseholders want to do what they can to limit their impact on the environment just as much as [...]

By |2025-03-10T11:31:23+00:00March 8th, 2025|Latest News|0 Comments

Managing Risks: Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Residential Car Parks

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box discusses some common concerns and outlining some of the measures you can take to avoid any issues with newly installed or inherited chargers. The push towards Net Zero has resulted in a marked increase in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles on UK roads. The need for [...]

By |2025-02-01T14:24:14+00:00February 1st, 2025|Latest News|0 Comments
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