Rich Smeeton from Block in a Box advises the Residents’ Management Company (RMC) 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 [...]
The latest research by, Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment has revealed the extent to which the current pandemic has hit London’s high-end market where property prices are concerned. Aston’s analysed sold price records across the capital’s 10 most high-profile, prime property postcodes, comparing the average sold price secured [...]
Block in a Box discusses what a Residents’ Management Company is and what they are responsible for. There are multiple entities which can be responsible for managing a block of flats or apartments. These include: • Right to Manage companies • Block owners • Residents’ Management Companies • Freehold Company What is a Residents’ Management [...]
Safety signs are an important part of the health and safety standards in your block. It is important that the signage in your block meets these standards, as this will be monitored as part of general safety assessments your block will undergo. Residents Management Companies (RMCs) often employ staff to work onsite, such as cleaners, [...]
Over the past decade, electric vehicles have taken the motor industry by storm, promising a more environmentally friendly way to get around. In this article, we’ll look at the growing popularity of electric cars, greener legislation and what this could mean for the UK. In a recent announcement, the government announced a 10-step plan towards [...]
In the winter months, flooding can be a real issue for many properties. Although bad weather cannot be stopped, there are steps that you can take to prepare for and mitigate the damage flooding may cause to your block. Many often turn to the idea of using flood defences. If a property has faced flooding [...]
