Cost-effective, comprehensive solutions for Residential Block Management

Canters became part of Scotts in 2020 and are the region’s leading residential Chartered Surveyors and property experts, and are trusted by landlords, developers, homeowners, tenants, public sector organisations and lenders.

We provide a cost-effective, and comprehensive solution for block management. Our services can be tailored to meet the needs of individual clients, including:

Financial Management

All aspects of financial administration including management of client bank accounts, service charge budgets, preparation of service charge accounts, managing cashflow recovery and the provision of financial information to clients.

Complying with Companies House requirements and other statutory regulations

General Maintenance & Risk Assessments

  • Management of the general maintenance, upkeep of the building exterior, communal areas and equipment.

  • Managing contractors and suppliers to ensure repairs and maintenance meet the required standards.

  • Arrangement of necessary risk assessments to meet required statutory regulations, including fire safety and health and safety.

  • Preparing and facilitating planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to ensure longer term maintenance of properties

  • Understanding and advising on the provisions of leases for matters such as service charges, including implementing the management of sinking / reserve funds.

Communication

  • Dealing with management enquiries from leaseholders.

  • Liaising with the appointed insurance broker to ensure necessary insurances are in place, including property/building owners’ insurance, engineering insurance, and directors’ and officers’ insurance.

  • Responding to enquiries with regard to individual property sales.

If you require our Block Management services, please get in touch with our expert team here.