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Our team of experts is here to provide you with the latest insights, news, and trends in the industry. Discover how POD unlocks the secrets of exceptional property management.
From Cobwebs to Comfortable: How a Property Management Agency Transforms Buildings Through Planned Preventative Maintenance
As a leading UK property management agency, we take pride in restoring living spaces through proactive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), ensuring every property we manage meets the highest standards of comfort, compliance, and care. This proactive approach not only safeguards long-term building health but gives residents genuine peace of mind.
Approaching Halloween, we’re shining a light into the darker corners left behind by neglectful management and showing how a proactive approach transforms once-overlooked spaces into homes that people are proud to call their own.
POD’s Resident Led Approach to Service Charge
It’s no secret that the topic of service charge can be a contentious conversation. The property management industry often comes under scrutiny for confusion around residential service charge and what it entails. If a management firm isn’t implementing high levels of communication, residents can feel a disconnect between what they’re paying and what work they’re seeing done, with little transparency or control over the decision-making process.
Where is the Property Management Industry Falling Short for Residents?
It’s no secret that in the property management world, customer experience reigns supreme and the property management industry is often under intense scrutiny. From inadequate communication to inefficient maintenance processes, there are significant gaps that impact resident satisfaction and operational efficiency. However, at POD we are already trailblazing in our approach to ensure we make a difference to our industry.
Understanding Residential Service Charge
There is often confusion as to what residential service charge actually is and where the money is spent. Here, the POD team take a closer look at service charges, management fees, discussing why transparent pricing and communication is key within the industry, with a few examples along the way!
Invitation to Tender: Top Questions to Ask A Prospective Property Management Company
If you are thinking of appointing a new property management company, inviting them to tender is standard protocol and a key part of the procurement process. However, what you may not know is that there are a few key questions that you should be asking to ensure the right fit for your building requirements and therefore, your residents.
What Do Property Management Companies Do?
Property management companies play a vital role in the property industry and their responsibilities extend far beyond the general upkeep of a building. Property managers handle a multitude of tasks essential for maintaining and enhancing the value of property investments, whilst caring for residents and managing their needs.
The Benefits of Professional Property Management Services for Property Developers
Utilising professional property management services is a necessity. Once developments are built, the obligations of the freeholder under the lease needs to be met. There needs to be stringent compliance check, consistent property upkeep, care and maintenance, which requires time, strategic planning and, above all else, expertise. This is where a reputable property management company can step in and offer invaluable assistance.
Reliable management includes legislation being abided by, lines of communication always being open, and protocols being followed at all times (more on that later!). Today, the POD team discuss some of the many benefits that come with utilising block and estate management services.