How Rising Premiums Affected Leaseholders in Blocks of Flats
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box explores the factors driving the increases and how these changes are affecting leaseholders’ finances during a cost-of-living crisis. In 2024, [...]
Can You Challenge Service Charges Through Right to Manage?
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 [...]
The Importance of Having an Autumn/Winter Maintenance Plan for Blocks of Flats and Apartments
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 Importance of Accurate Valuations in Insuring Blocks of Flats
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 [...]
Financial and Legal Considerations of Major Works
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 [...]
Health and Safety Considerations for Major Works in Blocks of Flats
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box explores the key health and safety considerations that are essential for executing major work for blocks of flats and apartment [...]
Challenges of Maintaining Listed Buildings
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 [...]
The Importance of Green Spaces in Blocks of Flats and Apartments
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 [...]
Leasehold Reform and Valuation Methods
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, looks at the various changes aimed at bringing fairness and transparency to the leasehold system. Striking a Balance in Valuation [...]
Future Proofing Blocks of Flats with Electric Vehicle Chargers
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, discusses the benefits of installing EV charging points to future-proof your residential block. We’re on the road to net zero, [...]
Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Upgrades for Blocks of Flats
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box looks at the different ways you can improve energy efficiency in your block of flats. As the popularity for apartment [...]
Managing Blocks of Flats: Lessons Learned in 2023
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, looks back at 2023 and at what lessons we can learn from a challenging year. 2023 has been a challenging [...]
Keeping Up to Date with Property Maintenance to Support a Claim-Free Property
Darren Bagnall at Block in a Box discusses how owning a property has its benefits but it also comes with significant responsibility. To protect your building and [...]
Timely Repairs, Fewer Conflicts: How Maintenance Management Keeps Harmony in Blocks of Flats
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, explores the importance of timely repairs in blocks of flats and how maintenance management plays a pivotal role in conflict [...]
Working at Heights: Major Works Safety
Darren Bagnall from Block in a Box, looks at the Working at Heights Regulations and how they affect major works. Anyone managing a block of flats must [...]
