Dry risers are systems of pipework that the fire service can utilise to quickly get water in an emergency. They are vertical mains fitted into staircases, service risers etc.
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Apex Property Management complete block management throughout Kingsbridge and the surrounding areas. Kingsbridge is a market town in the South Hams district of Devon, surrounded by the countryside and close to beautiful beaches.
Any leaseholder or RA (Residents Association) can write to their landlord or managing agent to request information about the insurance for their block or estate.
Leaseholders often want to know where their service charge money is held. The answer should be a simple one, but unfortunately some freeholders and even some managing agents, are not as transparent as you would hope.
In recent weeks we have received several enquiries regarding EWS1 Forms which relate to assessing the flammability of cladding on existing buildings. The EWS1 form is required by mortgage lenders as part of the conveyancing process.
A Listed Building can be a building, object or even a structure which holds a national importance (historically or architecturally). Listed Buildings are included on a register called ‘The List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest’.
A fire risk assessment is a process involving the systematic evaluation of the factors that determine the hazard from fire, the likelihood that there will be a fire and the consequences if one were to occur.
Dumped rubbish and waste, or even in cases where it is being incorrectly disposed, puts burden on residents’ attitude towards their shared areas and has financial implications for its removal.
An RCA is the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) method for completing an appraisal of a property, and any plant/machinery within it, for insurance purposes.
Can I change my managing agent? This is a question that is often asked to us at Apex Property Management. The answer depends on the set up of your property/development and who controls the appointment of a managing agent.
We complete block and estate management for developers. We work with Developers throughout all phases of their development, to assist with creating service charges and estate charges.
The Right to Manage (RTM) was introduced via the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. It is an important right for leaseholders.
A service charge is the cost of providing services to a building. They cover all the shared items within your building, for example, general repairs, recurring maintenance, buildings insurance, lifts, communal lighting, management fees, reserve fund contributions, cleaning shared areas etc.
