Blocks of Flats Management
Wheeldon & Deacon have undertaken property management since the inception of the firm in 1924. We manage all types of commercial and residential property and specialise in the management of large blocks of flats and property portfolios.
We offer a service that can be tailor-made to the clients’ specific needs, to fully manage administration, accounting, caretaking, security, cleaning, maintenance and repair programmes.
The management of property can be time consuming and complex and for those reasons many owners seek professional management agents for peace of mind.
We assist in helping you maintain and improve the appearance, the value and income from your property or investment. Our client-friendly approach backed up with the necessary expertise required of an effective managing agent including property law, building construction knowledge and an efficient computerised accounting and management system will help achieve the highest standard. We list below our typical management duties:
• Preparation of demands
• Collection of rents and service charges (all monies held in separate client accounts)
• Arranging for repairs
• Collection of building insurance premiums
• Maintenance contracts
• Management and cleaning of communal areas
• Regular inspections of the property
• Dealing with routine enquiries from tenants
• Collection of any unpaid rents or service charges
• Maintenance of all records relating to the property and the tenancies
• Providing regular, detailed financial statements
• Forward planning to pre-empt rent reviews, lease renewals and rent registration
• Ensuring statutory and lease terms are adhered to
• Representing the client in court and giving evidence in court covering rent recovery and also compliance with service charge arrangements and lease covenants
• Keeping clients informed of changes in legal requirements
• Monies held in client’s account
• As a matter of good practice, a written agreement is entered into on being instructed
All matters are dealt with from our offices at Admirals House in the centre of the professional district of Southend-on-Sea.
Please call Wheeldon & Deacon on 01702 344621 for further information and in depth guidance.
A firm that has grown through recommendation
A belief in professionalism & independence