Why block management matters
Leasehold block management is a specialist field. Freeholders and landlords face a growing set of statutory obligations covering health and safety, insurance, service charges and lease compliance. Getting these wrong can lead to disputes, fines or legal action.
When you appoint us, a local team takes on the day-to-day management: administration, compliance, maintenance and communication with leaseholders. Your obligations are met and your property is properly cared for.
Core services
Our standard block management contracts typically include:
Extended services
Maintenance and contractors
We work with reliable local contractors, which means good value and quality workmanship. We can arrange:
- Communal and block cleaning
- Window and bin store cleaning
- Gardening, landscaping and tree surgery
- Painting and decorating
- Lift servicing and engineering inspections
- Groundworks and paving repairs
- TV, satellite and communal system maintenance
Whether it’s routine grass cutting or a full roof renewal, we oversee the work to make sure it’s done properly and priced competitively.
Insurance for blocks
Buildings insurance must be based on rebuilding cost, not market value, and revalued periodically to stay accurate. We can also advise on and arrange:
- Directors & Officers insurance, protecting RMC directors against claims
- Engineering inspection policies, covering lifts and mechanical equipment
- Index-linked buildings insurance, so sums insured keep pace with construction costs
Health, safety & compliance
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require periodic risk assessments of common areas. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to buildings converted before 1991, so up-to-date fire risk assessments are essential and often requested when flats are sold.
We work with specialist consultants on assessments covering:
Legal notices
Statutory notices must be served at the right time and in the correct form. We handle these for our clients, including:
- Section 20 consultations for major works requiring leaseholder contributions
- Section 5A notices if the landlord intends to sell the freehold
Supporting landlords and leaseholders
Part of good block management is balancing the responsibilities of landlords and leaseholders. We help both sides understand their obligations and clear up common misunderstandings. Acting as an impartial professional manager reduces disputes and keeps the block running smoothly.
Ground rent and freehold purchase
We are also interested in acquiring freeholds, from straightforward cases to complex blocks with ongoing management issues. We buy both income-producing and non-income-producing freeholds across Hastings and East Sussex.
Professional standards
Hastings Property Services is a trading name of Cleared Wright Ltd. We are members of the Property Redress Scheme.
