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Posted on March 19, 2019

The benefits of a planned maintenance programme are it could save you time and money. With the vagaries of the English weather together with day-to-day wear and tear mean that all buildings deteriorate over time. Changes to legislation/statutory requirements also affect the standards by which properties are judged. For leaseholders, it is vital that these […]

Posted on January 2, 2019

Plan your property maintenance proactively and reap the rewards of your efforts – don’t just bury your head in the sand. The effective management of maintenance liabilities can save you circa 20% on your maintenance costs but you need to start years in advance in order to see real savings. The phrase ‘never put off […]

Posted on November 16, 2018

As we approach the winter months, many Residential Management Companies may be turning their attention to the question of common part internal decorations and refurbishment. With residents moving in and out on a regular basis, the likelihood of the finishes in communal hallways and stairwells becoming scuffed and damaged is significant and they may need […]

Posted on November 7, 2018

If you’re a landlord, property manager or small business, here’s what to do before and after a storm to reducing property storm damage. What to do before a storm What to do after a storm How to make a storm damage claim What to do before a storm How to protect your home from storm […]

Posted on September 20, 2018

Prepare your Property for Autumn Checklist Before the weather grows colder it’s important to prepare for the winter months to prevent costly damage. Below are our autumn preventative home maintenance steps that every  property owner should follow. Gutters and Downpipes Clean gutters and downpipes frequently throughout fall to prevent build-up of leaves and other debris. […]

Posted on September 19, 2018

Your carpet makes a major difference in your property. Even if you clean the entire property, it will not look clean if the carpet is dirty. However, if your carpets look and smell good, then the rest of your property will look and smell good. Regular cleaning is one of the keys to maintaining your carpet. […]

Posted on August 30, 2018

All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use. Such safety checks are commonly referred to as ‘periodic electrical inspection and testing’. Once completed you will be issued with an Electrical Condition Report (EICR). […]

Posted on August 23, 2018

Do you own a business or work somewhere with communal areas? If so, you’ve probably had your fair share of issues when it comes to keeping the kitchen or break area clean – and you’re not alone… In a recent study as many as 44% of workers identified making messes for others to clean up […]

Posted on August 21, 2018

Chances are, you won’t be the first property owner to be found scratching your head in the lighting aisle of your local home improvement store pondering over the added expense of LED bulbs. Rapidly replacing incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent, are LED bulbs worth the cost? Should you invest in LED bulbs……here are our thoughts: […]

Posted on June 28, 2018

Whether for a fence, shed, gazebo, deck or patio, the preservation of exterior wood is of vital importance to any property owner. Without proper protection, pests, moisture, salt, sun, rain, frost and everything in-between can have dramatic effects –none of them good—on the stability and appearance of timber-based structures. Although no exterior wood creation can […]