Unfiled accounts? Lack of consultation on major works? Outstanding repairs? Poor communication? Unresponsive service? Lack of transparency? Neglected communal areas? Anonymous property managers? Contracts awarded without competitive tendering?Unexpected or inflated service charges?

If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place…

Common Ground.
A different kind of managing agent.
You shouldn’t have to chase updates or wonder where your service charges are going. We’re not just here to tick boxes. We’re here to take ownership, solve problems, and be accountable. We’re transparent, proactive and local. That’s how property management in Berkshire should be done.
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Built by leaseholders, for leaseholders
Our founder was once in your shoes — frustrated by hidden charges, slow responses, and poor communication. So he built the service he wished he’d had. Today, we manage over 100 estates with the professionalism and clarity residents deserve.

Join the estates that’ve made the switch. Over 3,000 homes now benefit from better service, faster support, and fairer fees. Your Berkshire block could be next.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide full estate and block management — including regular site visits, financial reporting, budget planning, maintenance coordination, resident communication, and health & safety compliance. Everything is tailored to your estate’s specific needs.

Absolutely. We encourage resident input, attend AGMs, and ensure your management company or board has full oversight. Transparency and collaboration are key to how we work.

We use an online accounts system where you can view financial reports 24/7. No surprises, no hidden fees — just clear, accountable financial management.

No. We manage the process directly with the encumbent managing agent and ensure all services continue seamlessly, including cleaning, maintenance, and financial management. Our handover checklist covers everything from contracts to keys, so nothing slips through the cracks.

You still have options. If your block is managed by a freeholder, we can help you explore the Right to Manage process or even collective enfranchisement (purchasing the freehold). We’ll advise you on the best route forward.

Typically 4–12 weeks, depending on your current contract and how quickly your current agent cooperates with the handover. We’ll help keep everything on track and communicate clearly throughout the process.

Yes — and we’ll always provide a clear, itemised quote. Our goal is to reduce costs over time through smarter maintenance planning and transparent budgeting.

Switching is easier than you think. Worried it's too much hassle to switch agents? It's not. We'll guide you through every step - from reviewing your current arrangements to setting up smooth handovers. No jargon. No disruptions. Just a fresh start.

Ready to take back control? Get in touch with our Berkshire team today on 01491 525 940 or fill out the form below.

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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Services for Property Developers

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 blocks, 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.
Daniel
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.
Clive
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.
Hila
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.
Eddie