BBBMLSelf Managed Block Management
It requires a great deal of time, but if you and your fellow owners have the commitment and are prepared to shoulder the responsibility, then it’s a good option!
Self Managed Block Management
Some Resident Management Companies choose to manage their own building rather than delegate this to a managing agent.
It requires a great deal of time, but if you and your fellow owners have the commitment and are prepared to shoulder the responsibility, then it’s a good option!
From time to time, you may well require some professional input and I would be delighted to help.
Areas in which I could assist will include the following:
- Preparation of the annual budget. This is undoubtedly one of the most important tasks in the management of a building as it basically dictates the amount leaseholders will have to pay.
- Planning for future major works and the preparation of a Capital Expenditure Plan. I would call on a Building Surveyor to provide estimated costs for works required. A well-managed block will have a Capital Expenditure Plan. Even if the leases do not allow for the collection of a reserve fund, leaseholders still need to know what expenses they may face in the future.
- Ensuring compliance with Landlord and Tenant legislation and health and safety requirements. This can be a minefield which I can help to steer you through.
- Reviewing and renewing contracts to ensure you are achieving value for money.
- Monitoring contractor performance. I can be as “hands-on” as necessary.
- Advice on lease obligations. At the end of the day, the lease is undoubtedly the single most important document when it comes to managing a building.
Providing Independent consultancy - my services
Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Block Management and Leasehold Consultancy Limited (BBBML) is an independent consultancy practice specifically set up by Julian Butcher to provide impartial advice to leaseholders, resident management companies, residents associations, freeholders and developers.
Concerned about your current agent? Let me undertake a full review of their performance to ensure they are delivering a quality service and offering value for money.
Thinking of changing agent? Let me assist you with tendering the contract, shortlisting, interviewing and appointing the right agent for your development.
Managing a building yourself can be a daunting task. There will be times when you will need some assistance. I can offer you my professional input, as and when you need it.
Looking to take more control over your building by claiming your Right to Manage or purchasing the freehold? I can explain the options and guide you through the relevant process.
Feeling out of your depth? Whether you are an individual leaseholder or a group of residents, I can provide advice on a range of topics as and when you require it.
If you are a freeholder or developer aiming to maximise the return on your investment, then I can help you with the building design, the lease terms and the service charge structure.