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Commercial Property Management

Michael Parkes Surveyors acts on behalf of individuals, trusts, pension funds and corporate occupiers and investors.  We have a diverse portfolio including residential and commercial properties throughout Kent and South East London. Our services are based on the RICS code of practice; Service Charges in Commercial Property. We are flexible in our services, if you […]

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Appointing the right Manager

Leaseholders dissatisfied with the management of their block or development will often turn to their rights under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 to exercise the right to manage, or where appropriate to a collective enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 to buy their freehold. There are very strict

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Right to Manage

What is the Right to Manage? If you own a leasehold flat, The Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002 permits you the right to run your own management via Right to Manage (RTM). You will often see the companies set up to do this called Residents Management Companies or RMC’s. You do not need the

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New Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm regulations – are you ready?

Are you a residential landlord with an agent who isn’t prepared for the new changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations? Fines can be enforced by Local Authorities on Landlords who do not comply. Property Notify helpfully list and easy to understand guide here https://www.propertynotify.co.uk/news/featured/clock-is-ticking-on-introduction-of-new-smoke-alarm-carbon-monoxide-safety-regulations/ If you feel that your Residential agent

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Block Management

Michael Parkes Surveyors acts on behalf of individuals, trusts, pension funds and corporate occupiers and investors. We have a diverse  portfolio including residential and commercial properties throughout Kent and South East London. Block Management Block management is the management of a block of flats and includes managing the day to day maintenance and repair of

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LPA Receivership

Are you a private or corporate lender who is worried that your borrower has defaulted on their loan payments? Do you need advice on how to move forward to recover your monies? Call for an informal discussion https://michaelparkes.co.uk/lpa-receiverships/

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