Understanding Your Annual Service Charges Your annual service charges are based on a budget, which is an estimated forecast of anticipated expenditure for the year. When preparing this budget, your managing agent reviews: Previous years’ expenditure Any known increases advised by contractors or suppliers Planned repairs, maintenance, or installations Service Charge or Rentcharge? Service Charge…
Service Charge Disputes, Section 20C Orders and the Hidden Risks for Resident-Owned Companies Leaseholders are often told that if they successfully challenge a service charge at the First-tier Tribunal (FTT), they can seek a section 20C order to prevent the landlord’s legal costs being recovered through the service charge. That is correct — but what…
E Bikes and E Scooter Dangers We want to share some information regarding e bikes and e scooters which are becoming increasingly popular. Most are powered by lithium-ion batteries which can be charged in the home. You must NEVER charge a battery in the communal hallways of a block of flats. If there is a…
We regularly need to arrange for cabinets to be placed in the communal areas at the blocks of flats we manage. These cabinets contain various information about the building which the fire brigade may access if needed. They will include Logbooks for maintenance and ideally plans of the building including the fire strategy for example.…
EVC Property Management Ltd are delighted to announce that Emma Catterall was a winner at the 2021 PM50 awards. These awards are all about recognising & celebrating excellence in residential property management. Each category in the awards had its own score sheet and the judges were looking at the following where relevant: Leadership Innovation Industry Engagement…
IRPM and ARMA have together produced some information for leaseholders and infographics to help you understand the cladding crisis and the building safety fund. Please click on the following link which will take you to a dedicated page for leaseholders:- Building Safety – Information for Leaseholders (irpm.org.uk)