Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box looks at how you can determine a fair price for your freehold. If you and your fellow leaseholders have decided to take the plunge and collectively purchase the freehold of your building, your first question will likely be “how much will this cost?”. It’s a fair question, but [...]

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box provides insights into the best practices for engaging external service providers. Residents’ Management Companies (RMC’s) face numerous responsibilities look to ensure the smooth running of their block of flats and often need to engage with external service providers who possess the necessary expertise and resources to assist them. [...]

Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box advises that RMCs must “take all reasonable precautions to prevent or minimise loss, destruction, damage, accident or injury and maintain the premises, machinery, equipment to a good state of repair”. Things to consider: Insurance claims can be rejected and cover can be reduced or even removed if properties are poorly [...]

The team at Block in a Box look at how the cost of living crisis is affecting leaseholders ability to budget for service charges. With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis affecting us all, Leaseholders are facing an additional drain on their finances. Service Charge demands will have been rising for most since the beginning of last [...]

The team at Block in a Box look at the importance of having effective lift maintenance and breakdown cover in place. For resident leaseholders in a block of flats, the lifts in the building can hold varying importance. For some, they’re a welcome convenience. For others, a lifeline. For everyone using a lift, a lot [...]

The team at Block in a Box provide an update to the fire door inspections regulations. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry found that the fire doors in the building didn’t work. This was due to disrepair or damage. The Phase 1 report noted that “Fire doors play an essential role in preventing or inhibiting the spread [...]