Common Ground Estate & Property Management Ltd

Common Ground Estate & Property Management Ltd Common Ground is a a transparent and service-based block and estate management service. Peter, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Chesham, Bicester, Marlow and Maidenhead

Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, we manage blocks & estates within a one hour drive of our offices. We manage a variety of blocks & estates in Oxford, Banbury, Wallingford, High Wycombe, Bourne End, Didcot, Reading, Abingdon, Wantage, Chalfont St.

Every block of flats needs a fire safety risk assessment read our fire, health & safety overview on the Common Ground le...
02/10/2023

Every block of flats needs a fire safety risk assessment read our fire, health & safety overview on the Common Ground leasehold library https://bit.ly/3qR2yHa &S

Fire Safety The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England and Wales) became law on 1 October 2006 The Order applies to all non-domestic premises, including common parts of blocks of flats or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) Every block of flats also needs a fire safety risk assessment....

Can you trust managing agents? Read our article exploring the conflicts of interest managing agents have when appointed ...
29/09/2023

Can you trust managing agents? Read our article exploring the conflicts of interest managing agents have when appointed by a property developer https://bit.ly/3KoiYxs

Well that’s a provocative title but let me give you some context. This article explores the conflicts of interest managing agents have when they are appointed by a property developer. The reputation of many property developers is in tatters and rightly so. Refusal to cover the costs of fire remedi...

What happens if the project changes? Do we have to re-consult? Read our Library article for all you need to know https...
27/09/2023

What happens if the project changes? Do we have to re-consult? Read our Library article for all you need to know https://bit.ly/43OpxAi

It is said that life is that thing that happens when you are making plans and this principle often applies during section 20 consultations due to the length of the process. At best, it’s 90 days from start to finish and even if completed in these timescales (rare), few contractors are in a positio...

The parallels between managing agent contracts and the 1922 committeehttps://bit.ly/3ODe8Pd
25/09/2023

The parallels between managing agent contracts and the 1922 committee
https://bit.ly/3ODe8Pd

Before her resignation, it was widely known that, under Conservative party rules, Liz Truss couldn’t face a confidence vote until a full year of her leadership had elapsed. The parallels with the leasehold property management industry are uncanny. We see managing agents tying customers to 12-month...

Ever wondered what leasehold property managers need to know about communal heating systems in blocks of flats? https://b...
21/09/2023

Ever wondered what leasehold property managers need to know about communal heating systems in blocks of flats? https://bit.ly/3q4pkex

What is a communal heating system? A communal heating system involves distribution of heat across a building, such as a block of flats, from one central source. Communal heating systems are becoming more commonplace in the UK as they are proven to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Between th...

19/09/2023

Read our easy guide to understanding your lease https://bit.ly/3DDhhZ9

All leases have their unique characteristics and, as the First Tier Tribunal often proves, can be interpreted in different ways. The scope of this document is to explain to the reader the core structure of leases. By understanding this, a potential purchaser or owner of a leasehold property can be a...

Insurance tips for landlords owning blocks of flats, read our guide on the Common Ground Leasehold Library https://bit....
15/09/2023

Insurance tips for landlords owning blocks of flats, read our guide on the Common Ground Leasehold Library https://bit.ly/3ObbajA

Does the block of flats cover include contents? This is an area where you need to be very careful, as policies vary enormously. The definition of ‘buildings’ includes permanent fixtures and fittings in the communal areas and in the flats. Most (but not all) policies automatically provide cover f...

As a leaseholder can I make changes to my flat? Visit the Common Ground leasehold library for all you need to know https...
13/09/2023

As a leaseholder can I make changes to my flat? Visit the Common Ground leasehold library for all you need to know https://bit.ly/3QlhHuF

Can I make alterations to my flat? It is usually the case that there will be a provision in leases in relation to any changes (alterations) to a leasehold property. There can be two types of clauses in the lease. First type of clause may be one that allows you to make any changes. If […]

Need to learn about what a lease is and typical lease structures? Visit our leasehold library for all you need to know h...
11/09/2023

Need to learn about what a lease is and typical lease structures? Visit our leasehold library for all you need to know https://bit.ly/3QfX9nr

What is a Lease? A lease is essentially an agreement whereby one party agrees to lend something to another party in return for some form of payment. It can relate to anything – a car, machinery, a television. This article deals with leases in the context of property, specifically flats. Flats in E...

Choosing a contractor for works on your house? Here are a few simple points for you to consider when preparing for the ...
07/09/2023

Choosing a contractor for works on your house? Here are a few simple points for you to consider when preparing for the work https://bit.ly/3rUqBW0

Here are a few simple points for you to consider when preparing for your work and choosing your contractor. Before you start Contact your local council planning department to check whether or not you need any consents to be granted – Planning and/or Building Regulation approvals. Don’t assume a ...

Looking to sublet your leasehold property? Here’s all you need to know from checking your lease to charges, rules & regs...
05/09/2023

Looking to sublet your leasehold property? Here’s all you need to know from checking your lease to charges, rules & regs, utilities & ensuring your tenants have all they need https://bit.ly/3OBM12P

Check the lease You should ensure that the Lease lows you to sublet the property. There may be a pre-condition that you must obtain consent from your landlord or some other party before subletting. This means that you cannot sublet without first obtaining consent. Such consent should not be unreason...

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