Block Management You Can Rely On
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Welcome to Fennell Estates – A Family-Run Approach to Expert Block Management
At Fennell Estates, we’re proud to be a family-run business that brings a personal, hands-on approach to every property we manage. Based in Reading, our close-knit team is passionate about providing reliable and professional block management, with a strong focus on trust, communication, and long-term care.
From day-to-day maintenance to building great relationships with residents, we treat every property as if it were our own. With Fennell Estates, you get more than a service—you get a dedicated team that genuinely cares, giving you peace of mind and real value for your property.​​
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Key Responsibilities
Maintaining communal areas:
This includes landscaping, cleaning, and ensuring the upkeep of shared
amenities like lifts and hallways.
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Managing finances:
Collecting service charges from leaseholders, creating budgets, and
handling payments to contractors.
Ensuring legal compliance:
Adhering to relevant legislation, including health and safety regulations,
and managing leasehold agreements.
Providing communication and support:
Acting as a point of contact for residents, handling queries, and
facilitating communication between residents, freeholders, and contractors.
Coordinating repairs and maintenance:
Overseeing repairs to the building and communal areas, including sourcing
contractors and managing their work.
Arranging building insurance:
Ensuring adequate building insurance is in place and managing any claims.
Providing financial and legal advice:
Offering guidance on financial matters related to the block and leasehold law.
Managing on-site staff:
Supervising any on-site staff, such as porters or concierges.
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Benefits of using a block management company
Professional management:
Access to expertise in financial, legal, and property maintenance matters.
Reduced burden on residents:
Relieves residents or RMCs from the complexities of managing a block of flats.
Improved living environment:
Ensures the building is well-maintained and residents have a safe and pleasant
living environment.
Cost-effectiveness:
Block management companies can negotiate better deals with contractors due to
their experience and buying power.
Transparency and accountability:
Many block management companies offer online portals for residents to track
expenses and maintenance tasks.
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Examples of block management services
Financial management: Budgeting, service charge collection, accounting, and financial reporting.
Property maintenance: Regular inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
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Insurance management: Arranging and managing building insurance and handling claims.
Health and safety compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and conducting risk assessments.
Communication and support: Providing a point of contact for residents, handling queries, and facilitating communication.
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