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April 24, 2023 Realty Support The Developers Network – ManchesterRealty are very proud to announce our sponsorship support for The Developers Network – Manchester. The event, which is held the third Thursday of every month, is an incredible networking...
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March 27, 2023 Navigating the changes to the Building Safety Act 2022 for buildings over 18 metersThe Building Safety Act 2022 places greater fire safety obligations on the persons and organisations involved with managing buildings above 18 meters. This person is known as the “accountable person”...
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April 25, 2022 Becoming a Director of a Residents Management Company or Right to Manage CompanyAt some of the developments that Realty Manage, Residents benefit from membership to a ‘Residents Management Company’ (RMC) or ‘Right to Manage’ Company (RTM), which is run by volunteer resident...
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February 25, 2022 Escape of Water ClaimsOne of the most common issues we come across while managing developments, and in particular, blocks of apartments, is issues arising from an “Escape of Water”. Escape of water issues...
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November 9, 2021 Festive Clear Out tips for Apartment OwnersAs the nights are getting darker and Christmas is drawing nearer, many property and apartment owners are gearing up for the festive season. One of the main tasks that many...
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September 30, 2021 7 Things to ask when hiring a new Managing AgentLooking for a new property manager can be a daunting task, so here are the top 7 things we recommend you ask when looking for a new Managing Agent. Maintenance...
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June 11, 2021 Tips for Efficient Apartment LivingWhether it’s your first time home, permanent home, or retirement property, living within an apartment building can be an exciting experience. Every apartment building is different, but there are so...
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May 25, 2021 What is Section 20?If you are new to apartment living and you receive a Section 20 notification, you are likely to be baffled by its meaning and wondering what this strange document is...
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March 25, 2021 What does a managing agent do?When asked to explain the purpose of a Managing Agent role, we are surprised that so many people either don’t know what a Managing Agent is, what they do, or...
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February 16, 2021 What is a ground rent?Ground rent is a contractual rental payment for the occupation of part of an area of land and anything occupying that space. In basic terms, an owner of an area...
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October 22, 2020 What is a Service Charge?One of the most common questions we are asked by purchasers of leasehold property, and in some cases freehold properties is “What is a Service Charge?” Our blog this month...
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September 30, 2020 The Benefits of Apartment LivingBuying a home is one of the most stressful life experiences that you will ever encounter. There is so much to consider, such as type of home, tenure, location, benefits,...