Melrose Apartments is a development consisting of a block of 51 private apartments and two commercial units

Residential Service Charge Management

CASE STUDY: CORRECTING A DECADE OF MISMANAGEMENT Melrose Apartments is a development consisting of a block of 51 private apartments and two commercial units, and three blocks of 25 social housing flats in Hampstead, NW3. The problems: The building was barely 10 years old, yet there was flooding in the two basement levels; the comfort […]

Residential block management Hertfordshire – with Maunder Taylor

What to Look for In a Residential Block Manager

If you are the owner or a stakeholder in a residential apartment block, but don’t enjoy the responsibilities that come with it, then the obvious route is to appoint a residential block manager. However, you need to make sure you get the right person in to take care of your asset. Maunder Taylor operates residential […]

Residential Property Management Hertfordshire

Why Are Residential Service Charge Disputes So Common?

Residential service charges are one of the most common areas of dispute between landlords and tenants, with many cases ending up with a legal hearing. Maunder Taylor, who specialise in residential block management in Cheshunt, Hatfield, and across Hertfordshire and North London, examine some of the key bones of contention. What are Service Charges? Service […]

Key Advantages of Using an Independent, Local Estate Agent

Property Legislation in 2022 – Four Key Updates

The Government is pressing ahead with a raft of changes which could have a profound effect on the UK property market over the course of the next few months. Maunder Taylor offer residential block management services in Barnet and across North London and Hertfordshire. Here we look at the forthcoming legislation which could affect both […]

New Code of Practice for Residential Block Managers

Residential block managers could soon be subject to a new code of practice in a move which is designed to root out rogue operators and improve professionalism across the sector. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS) and the Property Ombudsman have launched a joint consultation into the proposed code and are looking for comments […]

Residential block management Hertfordshire – with Maunder Taylor

Residential Block Management – What Is and What Isn’t Included?

Residential block management applies where the owners allow tenants to become leaseholders of their own flat or room within the property. However, there are several areas which the owner or landlord is still legally responsible for. Here Maunder Taylor, who specialise in residential block management in Hertfordshire and Niorth London, outline some of the key […]