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 [...]
Valuation Matters: Determining a Fair Price for Your Freehold
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 [...]
Engaging with External Service Providers: Best Practices for Residents’ Management Companies
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 [...]
Exploring the impact of maintenance on your insurance policy
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, [...]