Understanding the Value of Block Management in London
Block management is an essential service that ensures residential buildings, such as blocks of flats or mixed-use developments, are well-maintained, compliant, and efficiently run. In a city as fast-paced and densely populated as London, professional block management is particularly valuable.
At its core, block management covers a wide range of responsibilities, including the upkeep of communal areas, managing service charges, organising repairs and maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and liaising with contractors. It also involves acting as a point of contact for leaseholders and residents, helping to resolve issues and ensure the building remains a pleasant and safe place to live.
In London, where property values are high and space is at a premium, effective block management helps protect investments, maintain property standards, and support harmonious living environments. With buildings often housing dozens or even hundreds of residents, having a dedicated management team in place provides structure, clarity, and peace of mind for all stakeholders
London Flat Management
From heritage conversions in Kensington to new-build developments in Canary Wharf, block management plays a crucial role in keeping London’s residential buildings operating smoothly. By partnering with experienced professionals, landlords, freeholders, and residents alike benefit from expert guidance, transparent financial management, and proactive maintenance strategies tailored to the unique demands of the capital.
If an independent freeholder manages the estate, we can assist you in gaining a greater say in the management of the property, or even acquire the right to manage from the freeholder.
Contact us today if you require London block management services.
Our services
Estate and Block Management
We’ll take the stress out of property ownership by ensuring that the day to day running of each estate or block is managed professionally, cost effectively and to your specific requirements.
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Legal Services
Our legal team can offer the right to manage, co-ordination of freehold purchases and mediation cases as well as producing the legal packs often required when a property transfers.
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Property Developer Services
We can work with ethical property developers at the start of a new build to ensure the design, construction and legal framework create the lowest possible service charge.
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Consultancy
We offer consultancy services to self-managed leasehold estates and block and property developers.
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“Having experienced a block managing agent that seemed to have no control over spending, it’s refreshing to work with a managing agent that is 100% transparent. Their portal system enables tracking of maintenance tasks, and their use of the Xero accounts system means that directors can keep track of all expenditure. Highly recommended.
I very highly recommend Common Ground. Their conscientious team is highly professional, experienced and efficient, which is extremely reassuring to Directors and responsible owners of properties. They are pro-active, helping to plan ahead and to anticipate problems, which they can deal with firmly but sensitively. They are a pleasure to work with.
We moved to Common Ground from one of the large national agents. The list of maintenance items that required attention was growing longer and longer as we were moved from one property manager to the next. Common Ground stood out from the day the MD came to assess the site and fixed two of the outstanding maintenance items during that visit.
Common Ground worked through the maintenance items which we were able to track through their portal system. It’s also been a pleasure to have the same property manager and accountant throughout. The continuity is important, so it is good to work with an agent that retains its staff.
Our relatively small development was rescued by Common Ground after a disastrous initial situation caused by the inefficiency of the managing agents appointed by the developer. After examining the situation Common Ground came up with a first rate transparent management system which gave directors full and instant access to accounts and other matters, such as legal advice and rights of leaseholders. They make managing easy for directors and attend to everyday problems promptly.