VX Block Management

20/04/2025

28/03/2025

We're recruiting!
***APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 5TH APRIL 2025***

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Job Specification
Job Title: Part-Time Assistant Property Manager Hybrid Role
Company: VX Block Ltd
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office or at a site
Hours: Part-time, core hours 9:30am to 2:30pm (flexibility available)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About VX Block Ltd
VX Block Ltd is a growing business committed to excellence in the property and construction sector. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality results and fostering a supportive, dynamic working environment.

Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team on a part-time basis, with the potential to develop into a full-time position. This hybrid role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work both in the office and on-site, contributing to key business operations and supporting the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide support for property and site management activities
• Update Dwellant (our property management tool)
• Configure building assets and setup new buildings on CSite
• Coordinate and manage project documentation and reports
• Conduct site visits and liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Monitor project progress and report any issues or risks
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting
• Support business development initiatives and operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations


Skills & Experience Required
✅ Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and accuracy
✅ Organised: Excellent organisational and time management skills
✅ Independent: Ability to work independently and take initiative
✅ Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
✅ IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and project management tools

Desirable Experience
• Background in property, construction, or building surveying
• Experience managing projects and coordinating site activities
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in the construction/property sector

Who This Role Would Suit
This role would be ideal for:
• A semi-retired building surveyor looking for flexible working arrangements
• A driven and ambitious individual ready to build a career in property management
Benefits
• Self-employed (initially)
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity for career development and progression
• Supportive and dynamic team environment

28/03/2025

So why are Clients recommending VX Block Ltd and why should you choose VX Block Ltd to cater for your Leasehold and Freehold Estate Management needs?

🌟 At VX Block Ltd, we redefine block management with our commitment to transparency, fairness, and proactive problem-solving. Here’s what sets us apart:
🔍 Transparency: We believe in clear communication and openness at every step.
⚖️ Fairness: Our approach ensures equity and fairness for all stakeholders.
🚀 Swift Remedies: We tackle challenges head-on, resolving issues promptly and efficiently.
🤝 Direct Engagement: As directors, we're directly accessible, ensuring your concerns are heard and addressed.
💪 Handling Conflict: We thrive on resolving difficult situations with tact and fairness.
🌱 Long-Term Partnerships: We're committed to sustainable relationships, prioritising longevity and positive outcomes.

Join us at VX Block Ltd for proactive, client-centric block management that stands the test of time. Let’s build a better future together. 🏢💼



Directors Adam and Karen believe in continual growth and evolving and with NED and strategic advisor 🐝 Bernie Wales 🐝 supporting us and B-hive Block Management Partners providing backoffice services we have your back.

28/03/2025

Karen was absolutely thrilled to be highly commended by the Doyenne in Property judges recently.

What a lovely surprise, while she was away 🏖️

VX Block Management are new kids on the block disrupting the market and really appreciate this recognition👏

03/02/2025

Uncontrolled leaseholder interventions are a huge bug bear for Freeholders and their managing agents, for example where a leaseholder has a new boiler installed and the flue hasn't been installed correctly causing damage to the building.

The leaseholder also breached their obligations by failing to go through the license to alter process.

Don't let this be you, if you're a leaseholder, read your lease and comply with the obligations you signed up to.

07/01/2025

257 HMO or not a 257 HMO?

Make sure you understand what this means if you manage a converted block of flats, and check whether the block comes under an additional licensing scheme.

Mandatory licensing does not apply to converted blocks of flats which are otherwise known as section 257 HMOs. These are subject to [management regulations](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1903/contents/made) and local housing authorities have the discretion to make them subject to additional licensing where they are problematic. However, individual flats within such converted blocks will require a mandatory HMO licence if they meet the standard test described in 2.3(b) above.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/houses-in-multiple-occupation-and-residential-property-licensing-reform-guidance-for-local-housing-authorities/houses-in-multiple-occupation-and-residential-property-licensing-reform-guidance-for-local-housing-authorities

01/01/2025

Hope you all had a good one, welcome 2025!

Remember, if you need help with your block management in / around Greater Reading, give us a shout https://vxblockmanagement.co.uk/contact-us

21/12/2024

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 is concerned with ensuring that a business can operate after an event, by creating a disaster recovery team and implementing a plan. The planning starts with the identification of the possible disaster risks, such as 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘁, 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. In property management terms each of those categories might prove disastrous in a residential setting.

Once risks have been identified, the appropriate person should determine which documents are critical to the operation of residential management, this may include O&M manuals, CDM manuals, Insurance policies/certificates, Fire certificates etc and any matter that might provide disastrous if it occurs.

Property managers should ensure there is a complete set of duplicate documentation in relation to each property held off site, including a back-up of accounting records together with a chain of command, for example who should be contacted in the company, who has the responsibility for informing others and who will take overall control in the situation to minimise the risk to life.

One of the main responsibilities in a plan is the chain of responsibility for ensuring that documents are backed-up and off-site storage is regularly checked and maintained.

Coming from a corporate background and running large scale programs and projects, this is something we're very familiar with and a BAU way of working.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? If you’re a block manager, or are self-managing a block it’s imperative you’ve got a robust plan in place.

We are thinking about doing a webinar on this topic in the New Year.

🎄🎄🎄Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and hope you have no last minutes plumbing, roofing or other disasters over the festive period, and if you do here’s to a robust disaster recovery plan kicking in 🎄🎄🎄

17/12/2024

Major works complete, and just in time for Christmas:
✅ Ridge tiles repointed
✅ Valley leading renewed
✅ Broken slates replaced
✅ New front doors for all demised dwellings (Assessor signed off)
✅ Operational and maintenance manuals updated

Happy occupants, property looking great!

Just a typical day in the life of a Property Manager in the Block Management sector.

We’re closed from 20th December 2024 until 2nd January 2025 but our 24x7 maintenance and emergency support is at the end of the phone, although hopefully they won’t be needed.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year from all at VX Block Management 🎄

29/11/2024

It has been a busy week, our maintenance processes have been refined and we’re slowly migrating clients to our new system.

Yesterday, we had a great end of year networking event at Reading Property Meet (the largest independent property meet in the area).

The cherry on the cake, another new Client signed up, they’ll be onboarded during the first quarter of 2025 once the notice period expires with their current MA.

If you’re looking for a new Managing Agent in the Greater Reading area, give us a shout. Why VX Block Management - check out what our Clients’ say ;-)

Discover our fresh approach to Property Management

21/11/2024

Ahead of the BBC’s ‘Leasehold Day’ tomorrow, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP has issued a statement on leasehold reform, including ‘at minimum’ mandating qualifications for property managers and likely regulation of managing agent firms:

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

03/11/2024

A beautiful victoria villa converted to 4 spacious apartments with a private car park.

Cheeky mat on top of the inset mat removed 🤣

VX Block Management Residential Block, Estate and Commercial Property Management across Greater Reading