Charles Cox specialises in the block management of various sized flats as well as unadopted roads.

A key part of Charles Cox’s success is our ability to tailor services to the requirements of our clients. Specialising in block management only means we are experts in our field , offering our clients a personalised level of service whilst at the same time being easily accessible.

Whether you own the Freehold, share the Freehold, are a Right to Manage Company or a Commonhold, we can provide a flexible and professional approach to the management of your buildings.

Why should you use a Managing Agent?

The role of a managing agent today is a complex one and requires a professional approach. To carry out the role requires knowledge of landlord and tenant law, building construction, health and safety regulations, accounting and more.

In our capacity as Managing Agent, we can act as the Company Secretary and the Registered Office to help fulfil your obligations, both in terms of Estate Management and from a Company point of view.

Tasks such as the completion and filing of annual accounts and other statutory information with Companies House, the issuing of Share Certificates, Registration of Directors, organisation of Annual General Meetings, Ground Rent and Service Charge collection are an example of some of the matters we regularly attend to, on behalf of Residential Management Companies throughout the Sussex Coast.

Block Management duties

On appointment, we would undertake all of the obligations of the Lessor under the terms of the Lease. We will liaise closely with the Directors of the Management Company, taking instructions on matters relating to the efficient management of the property. We would provide advice and guidance to the Directors on legal obligations relating to the Landlord & Tenant Act and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and other statutory requirements. We would also provide information on other matters such as Health & Safety, i.e Asbestos in the Workplace Regulations 2002, Lift Health & Safety requirements etc. The frequency of the inspections would be by agreement with the Directors. We would also be prepared to attend as many Board meetings a year, including the Company’s AGM, subject to negotiation.

Risk Assessments and Legal Requirements

As you may already know there are a number of legal requirements that leasehold properties in the UK have to adhere to. One of the tasks we will carry out is ensuring that you meet the standards required and if you do not already have these risk assessments in place we will arrange for them to be carried out on your behalf.

Once this has been done we will review any required works and work with you to complete them in a reasonable but timely fashion that allows for both compliance and other financial obligations.

Whilst in an ideal world we would always see that all works are completed as soon as possible, we must accept that this is not always the case. This is especially prevenient given some landlord and tenant restrictions i.e. section 20 procedures, may need to be followed. If necessary we will also work with any local authorities i.e. the Fire Brigade or asbestos regulators should they have any specific concerns over your property.

If you would like further information about the legal reports such as the fire risk assessment, the asbestos survey, legionella compliance, etc. then please contact Matthew Cox BSC (HONS) via our contact page.