What to Look for When Appointing a Managing Agent
A poor managing agent appointment is rarely obvious on day one. The warning signs tend to emerge later: unanswered maintenance issues, unclear accounts, contractors working…
Should Your OMC Be Self Managed or Use a Managing Agent?
A leaking roof, an unpaid service charge or an expired fire safety certificate rarely arrives at a convenient time. For an Owners’ Management Company, landlord…
Why Use an AGM and EGM Management Company
For many Owners’ Management Companies (OMCs), the AGM is where the year’s most important decisions are made. Service charge budgets, insurance renewals, major maintenance projects,…
Residential Estate Management Services That Deliver
A poorly managed residential estate rarely fails all at once. Standards slip through delayed repairs, unclear service charge accounts, missed compliance actions and residents who…
Can Residents Challenge Service Charges?
A resident receives a service charge demand, looks at the figure, and asks a fair question: what exactly am I paying for? In many developments,…
Why Apartment Service Charges Vary Between Developments
It is one of the questions directors, owners and managing agents hear most often. Why does one apartment development have relatively modest service charges while…
Questions to Ask Before Appointing a Managing Agent
Choosing a managing agent is one of the most important decisions an Owners’ Management Company (OMC), landlord or property owner will make. The right appointment…
What Good Residential Block Management Looks Like
A poorly managed residential block rarely fails all at once. Standards slip in smaller, more familiar ways – unanswered maintenance issues, unclear service charge reporting,…
Do You Need a Managing Agent or a Property Manager?
The terms managing agent and property manager are often used as though they mean exactly the same thing. In many situations they do overlap, which…
Reducing Service Charge Arrears
Service charge arrears rarely become a serious issue overnight. More often, they develop gradually through a combination of unclear communication, inconsistent follow-up and a growing…